I&IT Senior Solutions Designer (multiple opportunities and technical streams)

I&IT Senior Solutions Designer (multiple opportunities and technical streams) Job ID: 246967 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Division: GovTechON - Various Divisions and Branches City: Toronto (Different locations) Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent, 2 Temporary - up to 12 months with possibility of extension Job code: 7A003 - InformationTechnology07 Salary: $92,976.00 - $135,136.00 Per year Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details: 1 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region FULL JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS: CLICK HERE PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be submitted through the Ontario Public Service Careers website (You must apply online) ** Join our information session ** To learn more about these opportunities, the different technical streams, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on Thursday, August 27 from 12:30 PM – 1:30PM. Please register. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process. About the job As part of the team, you will: Lead the design and development of enterprise business and infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives and architectural standards Analyze business and technical requirements and develop end-to-end solution designs Evaluate technology options and recommend innovative, cost-effective solutions Collaborate with business partners, project teams, architects, vendors and stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle Provide technical leadership, advice and mentorship to project teams and stakeholders Develop and review solution architecture, technical specifications and design documentation Support the implementation, integration and continuous improvement of technology solutions Ensure solutions adhere to security, operational, performance and enterprise architecture requirements Multiple opportunities and technical streams We are hiring for three I&IT Senior Solutions Designer opportunities through a single recruitment process. While all three positions focus on delivering innovative technology solutions and supporting digital transformation initiatives, each opportunity is aligned to a distinct technical stream (see below for more details). As part of the application process, you will be asked to identify the stream(s) for which you would like to be considered. You may select one, two, or all three streams based on your skills, experience, and areas of expertise. Separate eligibility lists will be established and maintained for each stream. To support the assessment of your application, please provide clear examples demonstrating how your experience, knowledge, and skills align with the qualifications and technical requirements of your selected stream(s). As this is a single recruitment process, candidates are only required to submit one application and should ensure it reflects their qualifications for all stream(s) selected. Available opportunities and technical streams The three opportunities available through this recruitment process are: Stream 1: Network and Infrastructure 12-month temporary position, located at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto Design and support the networks and infrastructure that power critical government services. We're looking for professionals with expertise in enterprise networking, infrastructure architecture, and network security. Stream 2: CRM, Business Applications & Enterprise Solutions Permanent position, located at 777 Bay Street, Toronto Lead the design and delivery of customer-focused business applications and CRM solutions. Stream 3: Cloud Architecture, Integration & Data 12-month temporary position, located at 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto Help shape the future of government technology by designing secure, scalable, enterprise-grade cloud solutions. For detailed technical requirements and qualifications associated with each stream, please review the Technical Expertise section below. What you bring to the team TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Stream 1: Network and Infrastructure You have experience with: Designing and supporting highly available enterprise network environments Business-to-business IPsec tunneling (VPN) Installing, configuring and operating Cisco (ACI/EVPN/NexusOS/Firepower), Palo Alto, Arista, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet and F5 technologies Network monitoring, operations, performance optimization and troubleshooting Enterprise network infrastructure technologies including SD-WAN, WAN and LAN IP routing and Layer 2 (L2) technologies in data centre environments using Cisco devices Procurement and sizing of networking devices EPL and MPLS technologies Multi-cloud integration (Azure, AWS, GCP) Network security design, implementation and integration Virtual networking Stream 2: CRM, Business Applications & Enterprise Solutions You have experience with: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Siebel, or similar CRM platforms Business and systems analysis, solution design, development, testing and implementation Low-code/no-code platforms and UX methodologies Agile, Waterfall, Iterative, Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live delivery approaches Oracle databases, data architecture, and data management Power BI, ETL, OBIEE, and enterprise reporting solutions Azure DevOps, cloud technologies, web services, integration technologies and enterprise application development Stream 3: Cloud Architecture, Integration & Data You have experience with: Designing large-scale cloud solutions in Azure and/or AWS environments Leading and managing proofs of concept (POCs) and technology evaluations Developing logical and physical design artifacts for cloud solutions Azure services including compute, storage, databases, networking and security Cloud architecture, security and compliance best practices API design and enterprise integration solutions Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Event Hub, Stream Analytics and related Azure services Container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Real-time data processing, analytics and Power BI dashboards DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates) and operational monitoring Analytical and problem-solving skills You can: Analyze business and technical requirements and develop effective solution recommendations Assess risks, impacts and dependencies associated with technology solutions and implementations Investigate complex issues, evaluate alternatives and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions Prepare technical specifications, design documentation and supporting recommendations Communication and relationship management skills You can: Provide technical advice and strategic recommendations to clients, partners and stakeholders Build effective relationships and collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner Facilitate discussions, influence decision-making and build consensus among stakeholders Project delivery and leadership skills You have: Experience leading or contributing to the design, development, implementation and support of enterprise technology solutions Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, DevOps or similar approaches Experience leading technical initiatives, proof-of-concept activities or solution implementation projects Experience providing technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to project teams and stakeholders For access to full details of this job ad, you can visit the Ontario Public Service Careers page by following the link here: OPS

Lead the design and development of enterprise business and infrastructure solutions aligned with architectural standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to provide technical leadership and ensure solutions meet security and performance requirements.

Requires deep technical expertise in one of three streams: Network and Infrastructure, CRM/Business Applications, or Cloud Architecture and Data. Candidates must demonstrate experience in solution design, technical mentorship, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

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• Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Networking
• Cloud Architecture
• CRM Implementation
• Technical Leadership
• Infrastructure Design
• API Design
• Data Management
• Network Security
• Agile Methodology
• DevOps
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• System Integration
• Cloud Migration

• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Software
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level