Principal Infrastructure Platform Architect – Level 19

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Own the infrastructure architecture vision and target state across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, including transition states and decommission plans .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaLead💰 CA$112,006 - CA$149,341 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and governing infrastructure architectures across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and cost optimization. Proven ability to lead design reviews, manage vendor relationships, and drive alignment through architecture governance.

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Infrastructure Architecture DesignCloud Environments ExpertiseDesign Authority LeadershipVendor ManagementBilingual English and French

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureSolution DesignSLO/SLA DefinitionCost TransparencyDecision Record ProductionGovernance StandardsIntegration PatternsTechnical Requirements DefinitionModernization Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoaching and MentoringInfluential LeadershipKnowledge Management Mindset

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGCPITILM365CoPilotAI Fundamentals

Certifications & Qualifications

FinOps PractitionerITILM365 ProfessionalAzure/AWS/GCP Architecture

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure GovernanceArchitecture Review BoardCommunities of PracticeCybersecurity ComplianceDigital Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the infrastructure architecture vision and target state across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, including transition states and decommission plans
Design end-to-end infrastructure solutions and platform capabilities, including solution blueprints, logical and physical designs, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements
Define and maintain infrastructure reference architectures, standards, and reusable building blocks
Lead or chair design reviews and approve designs and exceptions as delegated design authority
Document and maintain traceable architecture decisions
Drive architecture governance and community alignment through the Architecture Review Board and Communities of Practice
Coach solution teams on standards and trade-offs
Partner with cybersecurity to embed security-by-design controls, threat considerations, and compliance requirements
Define SLO/SLA expectations, observability requirements, reliability patterns, and supportability criteria for managed services
Provide architecture input to roadmaps, estimates, prioritization, investment, and delivery sequencing
Define technical requirements for procurements, review solution proposals, and contribute to KPI/SLA expectations and continuous improvement
Report to the Director, IT Platform Enablement
Support EDC’s business transformation by enabling secure, reliable digital experiences and technology outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience designing and governing infrastructure architectures and modernization initiatives across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
Experience with delivery oversight through partners or managed services
Ability to define and own infrastructure/platform strategies, target-state and transition-state architectures, and pragmatic roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures
Experience acting as a design authority, leading design reviews, approving architecture decisions, managing exceptions, and driving alignment through Communities of Practice
Experience partnering with procurement and managing vendors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience producing decision records, investment cases, and leadership recommendations
Experience driving cost transparency and optimization, including show-back/chargeback and stakeholder consumption reviews
Strong knowledge management and enablement mindset using documentation, playbooks, and patterns
Ability to lead through influence, coaching, and talent and capability planning
Candidates must meet government security screening requirements
Relevant Azure/AWS/GCP Architecture, FinOps Practitioner, ITIL, M365 Professional, CoPilot, or AI fundamentals certifications are advantageous
Hands-on supplier governance and commercial management experience is advantageous
Bilingual English and French is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Work-life balance
Hybrid work options
3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
Corporate closure period
Summer early Fridays
No-meeting Fridays
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Continuous learning opportunities
Training programs
Workshops
Language training
Inclusive workplace and employment equity
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Social responsibility programs