About the role
Must Have
OPS architecture and design experience Documents and designs 'as is' state of solution architecture and prepares and presents solution blueprint requirements/design using MS Visio. Undertakes and/or leads in-depth and complex technical architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects, to support new and changed enterprise priorities and initiatives, and client clusters’ and their clients’ technical architecture and/or business needs. Completes required corporate architecture documentation to meet governance points
Title
Sr Technology Architect - Solaris Evergreening Description The Solaris Evergreening project will: Transition Solaris impacted application databases off of Solaris infrastructure and onto supported infrastructure. Where applicable/compatible, upgrade to latest version of Oracle database software. Eliminate security and financial risks by decommissioning out-of-support Solaris infrastructure following successful migrations. The applications in scope will remain ‘as is,’ there will be no new development work completed. The migration off of Solaris operating system servers only impacts the operating system and database.
The project represents a time-sensitive, high-priority stream within FY26/27 operating plan deliverables and serves as a key enabler for broader portfolio modernization.
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements Job Description: Provides technical information architecture and solution design expertise, and undertakes comprehensive architecture needs assessments and complex reviews in support of systems/infrastructure needs for OPS clients (i.e. I&IT clusters, their clients and enterprise I&IT organizations). To prepare and advise on technical architecture plus solution design. To participate in enterprise-wide and cross-jurisdictional architecture projects with technical components. Documents Solution Architecture documentation and meets standard Zachman Framework and OPS Enterprise Architecture artifacts. Prepares and presents solution blueprints for provisioning of infrastructure and ensures delivery of quality infrastructure. Understands in-depth on-premise hosting environments as well as cloud.
Major Responsibilities
Documents and designs 'as is' state of solution architecture and prepares and presents solution blueprint requirements/design using MS Visio. Undertakes and/or leads in-depth and complex technical architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects, to support new and changed enterprise priorities and initiatives, and client clusters’ and their clients’ technical architecture and/or business needs. Completes required corporate architecture documentation to meet governance points Ensures integration with related corporate and client cluster policies and standards, and incorporation of best practices in the industry. Provides guidance to infrastructure delivery on infrastructure requirements including networking. Leads and or/participates in highly sensitive technical architecture investigations. Develops technical architecture specifications for service providers and vendors. Ensures detailed technical information is documented for deployment and support purposes. Works closely with technical specialists on the team to ensure architecture and design is adhered too.
Oversees provisioning of infrastructure with internal service provider
Works with application owners to determine solution architecture needs if necessary Communicates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders OPS architecture and design experience
Technical Architect Skills
Technical Architecture and Solution Design 35% I&IT Skills 25% Project Leadership, Research and Analytical Skills: 20% Communication and Interpersonal Skills: 20%
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About ThoughtStorm
ThoughtStorm is a global firm providing consulting solutions and services to organizations of all sizes across various industries.
For us, every client is unique, and although many of our clients face similar business and technology challenges, no two businesses are alike. We strive to address our clients’ needs with a holistic, all-encompassing, customized approach. This involves gaining a deep understanding of our client’s business, processes, supporting technologies and their corporate culture. Having this understanding allows us to embark on an approach to design and implement solutions that are tailored for our client’s environment and are sustainable long into the future.
Our consultants engage with all levels within the organization, from frontline staff to the executive team, ensuring that our solutions align across the entire organizational spectrum. With this direct team based approach, our results are quick, exceeding our clients’ expectations.
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About the role
Must Have
OPS architecture and design experience Documents and designs 'as is' state of solution architecture and prepares and presents solution blueprint requirements/design using MS Visio. Undertakes and/or leads in-depth and complex technical architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects, to support new and changed enterprise priorities and initiatives, and client clusters’ and their clients’ technical architecture and/or business needs. Completes required corporate architecture documentation to meet governance points
Title
Sr Technology Architect - Solaris Evergreening Description The Solaris Evergreening project will: Transition Solaris impacted application databases off of Solaris infrastructure and onto supported infrastructure. Where applicable/compatible, upgrade to latest version of Oracle database software. Eliminate security and financial risks by decommissioning out-of-support Solaris infrastructure following successful migrations. The applications in scope will remain ‘as is,’ there will be no new development work completed. The migration off of Solaris operating system servers only impacts the operating system and database.
The project represents a time-sensitive, high-priority stream within FY26/27 operating plan deliverables and serves as a key enabler for broader portfolio modernization.
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements Job Description: Provides technical information architecture and solution design expertise, and undertakes comprehensive architecture needs assessments and complex reviews in support of systems/infrastructure needs for OPS clients (i.e. I&IT clusters, their clients and enterprise I&IT organizations). To prepare and advise on technical architecture plus solution design. To participate in enterprise-wide and cross-jurisdictional architecture projects with technical components. Documents Solution Architecture documentation and meets standard Zachman Framework and OPS Enterprise Architecture artifacts. Prepares and presents solution blueprints for provisioning of infrastructure and ensures delivery of quality infrastructure. Understands in-depth on-premise hosting environments as well as cloud.
Major Responsibilities
Documents and designs 'as is' state of solution architecture and prepares and presents solution blueprint requirements/design using MS Visio. Undertakes and/or leads in-depth and complex technical architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects, to support new and changed enterprise priorities and initiatives, and client clusters’ and their clients’ technical architecture and/or business needs. Completes required corporate architecture documentation to meet governance points Ensures integration with related corporate and client cluster policies and standards, and incorporation of best practices in the industry. Provides guidance to infrastructure delivery on infrastructure requirements including networking. Leads and or/participates in highly sensitive technical architecture investigations. Develops technical architecture specifications for service providers and vendors. Ensures detailed technical information is documented for deployment and support purposes. Works closely with technical specialists on the team to ensure architecture and design is adhered too.
Oversees provisioning of infrastructure with internal service provider
Works with application owners to determine solution architecture needs if necessary Communicates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders OPS architecture and design experience
Technical Architect Skills
Technical Architecture and Solution Design 35% I&IT Skills 25% Project Leadership, Research and Analytical Skills: 20% Communication and Interpersonal Skills: 20%
Not the right fit? Search for Solutions Architect jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About ThoughtStorm
ThoughtStorm is a global firm providing consulting solutions and services to organizations of all sizes across various industries.
For us, every client is unique, and although many of our clients face similar business and technology challenges, no two businesses are alike. We strive to address our clients’ needs with a holistic, all-encompassing, customized approach. This involves gaining a deep understanding of our client’s business, processes, supporting technologies and their corporate culture. Having this understanding allows us to embark on an approach to design and implement solutions that are tailored for our client’s environment and are sustainable long into the future.
Our consultants engage with all levels within the organization, from frontline staff to the executive team, ensuring that our solutions align across the entire organizational spectrum. With this direct team based approach, our results are quick, exceeding our clients’ expectations.