Senior Technology Architect

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Duration: 24 months

Security Clearance: Secret

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to define solution features and functionality.
• Design and engineer desktop solutions and COTS integrations for Windows environments.
• Integrate, test, deploy, and maintain desktop applications and software packages.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex desktop software issues across production and non-production environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture, design, build, and support procedures.
• Ensure adherence to established application lifecycle methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Apply desktop integration and software packaging standards and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, integrators, testers, and project managers.
• Support and maintain virtual desktop environments (e.g., Hyper-V, VirtualBox) for development and testing.
• Contribute to project planning, estimations, and technical design discussions.
• Deliver stakeholder demos and provide technical guidance as required.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to project and management teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience as a Technology Architect.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate Windows desktop environments, including support for Windows OS and/or COTS.
• 8+ years of experience developing technical documentation.
• 3+ years of experience scripting with PowerShell (v4.x or v5.x).
• 10+ years of experience resolving complex software installation and integration issues, including coexistence and conflict resolution.
• 2+ years of experience in a Windows desktop upgrade project, in a technical role, supporting Windows OS and/or COTS, including design, integration, issue resolution, documentation, and testing.
• 5+ years of experience integrating, upgrading, and patching desktop COTS software in a corporate Windows environment.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory GPOs in a corporate Windows environment, including design, development, integration, documentation, testing, and implementation.
• 5+ years of experience applying IT change management practices.
• 5+ years of experience preparing and testing desktop software deployments using ConfigMan (SCCM 2012 or later).
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, integrating, or engineering VMware, Oracle VirtualBox, and/or Hyper-V solutions in a corporate environment.
• 6+ months of experience configuring or integrating COTS with Windows desktop environments in a corporate setting.
• Valid ITIL certification.

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OXARO is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process and welcome applications from members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. While we appreciate every application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.