Responsibilities:

• Client is looking for a technology architect to Develop, recommend, implement and manage the technical architecture (hardware, software, database and communications) which will be used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed cross-platform environment.
  
• Responsibilities also include the identification of relevant information and the determination of the environment, which will be used for development.
  

General Skills:

• Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical architectures at the specified experience level
  
• Extensive experience with at least three different platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, and communications protocols
  
• Experience with middleware and gateways Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
  
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
  
• Knowledge and experience designing processes around ITIL and is able to guide others using this methodology
  
• Experience translating business requirements into reporting needs Experience preparing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes and data models
  
• Experience developing, recommending, implementing and managing technical architecture
  
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and other software tools such as project management tools
  
• Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and directions Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management (Open Text ECM applications)
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• 10 years of experience as Technology Architect
  
• Subject Matter Expert in all facets of Encryption related to Public Safety (most important- Recent experiences required)
  
• Experience with IT Infrastructure modernization and maintenance focused projects
  
• Extensive experience with IP Networks, Telephony, and Satellite systems
  

Nice to have:

• Public sector experience
  

Skill Set Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of P25 radio technology acquired through a minimum of eight (8) years of design and/or support, preferably in a Motorola environment
  
• Minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory position managing and/or administering a P25 radio network
  
• Hands-on experience with voice and data encryption equipment such as KMF, KMF workstation and KVL
  
• Hands-on experience using Motorola ZoneWatch, the Provisioning Manager software(PM) and Unified Event Manager (UEM) or equivalent
  
• Proficiency in producing various report as they related to the LRC use of the LMRN
  
• Demonstrated project management skills
  
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and people skills
  
• Ability to produce clear, succinct and fact based recommendations and proposals
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of people skills
  
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  
• Excellent problem solving skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule, delegate and review the work of subordinates
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships as necessitated by the work
  
• Able to obtain OPP Level 4 Security Clearance
  

Technical Experience:

• Subject Matter Expert in all facets of Encryption related to Public Safety
  
• Experience with IT Infrastructure modernization and maintenance focused projects
  
• Extensive experience with IP Networks, Telephony, and Satellite systems
  

Communication Experience:

• Experience communicating technical concepts to lay audiences
  
• Experience negotiating / resolving project direction to achieve consensus
  
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders, Business Analysts and project management
  

IT Public Sector Experience:

• Experience in the design and implementation of large telecommunication networks, both IP and Public Safety Radio, within public sector environments