The Technology Architect role involves delivering strategic business analysis and technical expertise to support the operationalization of complex Data Centre Network (DCN) infrastructure initiatives in a Tier-IV environment. The architect will lead efforts in modernizing network architecture with advanced technologies such as routers, switches,
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firewalls, load balancers, and SDWAN. Responsibilities include planning and deploying new infrastructure, analyzing service models, supporting procurement documentation (RFDs), and contributing to enterprise-level projects such as firewall upgrades, F5 hardware refreshes, and EVPN-VXLAN exploration. The role demands over 10 years of enterprise-level experience and deep familiarity with data centre operations, service models, and compliance standards.
Advantages
•Hands-on involvement in high-impact enterprise network modernization initiatives
•Exposure to Tier-IV certified Data Centre infrastructure
•Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies like SDWAN, ACI, F5, and Checkpoint Firewalls
•Strategic role involving both technical implementation and business analysis
•Collaboration across cross-functional data centre and network management teams
•Experience with procurement and service delivery model evaluation
•Opportunity to influence large-scale infrastructure planning and design
Responsibilities
•Provide strategic and technical leadership for complex Data Centre Network operations
•Draft and review strategic documents, technical presentations, and cost models
•Support RFD (Request for Deliverables) processes and procurement coordination
•Lead DCN refresh initiatives including F5 replacement and Checkpoint Firewall upgrades
•Conduct business analysis and evaluate service delivery models (Hybrid Cloud, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
•Ensure compliance with SysTrust and PCI standards through infrastructure planning
•Facilitate implementation and cut-over plans for modernized DCN technologies
•Lead efforts in rationalizing firewall policies and redesigning enterprise service environments
Qualifications
•10+ years of demonstrated experience in enterprise-level technical or business roles
•Extensive experience in n-Tiered Data Centre Networks and Tier-IV certified environments
•Experience with implementation of routers, switches, firewalls, and ACI fabric in enterprise networks
•8+ years evaluating Data Centre Network strategies and service delivery models
•Deep understanding of DCN service provider models and compliance standards (SysTrust, PCI)
•Experience supporting both on-premise and hybrid cloud networking environments
Summary
This Technology Architect role is ideal for experienced professionals who bring deep technical and strategic knowledge in enterprise-level data centre networks. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence modern network architecture, lead critical infrastructure initiatives, and support large-scale DCN operations with a focus on modernization, security, and service delivery excellence.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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The Technology Architect role involves delivering strategic business analysis and technical expertise to support the operationalization of complex Data Centre Network (DCN) infrastructure initiatives in a Tier-IV environment. The architect will lead efforts in modernizing network architecture with advanced technologies such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and SDWAN. Responsibilities include planning and deploying new infrastructure, analyzing service models, supporting procurement documentation (RFDs), and contributing to enterprise-level projects such as firewall upgrades, F5 hardware refreshes, and EVPN-VXLAN exploration. The role demands over 10 years of enterprise-level experience and deep familiarity with data centre operations, service models, and compliance standards.
Advantages
•Hands-on involvement in high-impact enterprise network modernization initiatives
•Exposure to Tier-IV certified Data Centre infrastructure
•Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies like SDWAN, ACI, F5, and Checkpoint Firewalls
•Strategic role involving both technical implementation and business analysis
•Collaboration across cross-functional data centre and network management teams
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•Experience with procurement and service delivery model evaluation
•Opportunity to influence large-scale infrastructure planning and design
Responsibilities
•Provide strategic and technical leadership for complex Data Centre Network operations
•Draft and review strategic documents, technical presentations, and cost models
•Support RFD (Request for Deliverables) processes and procurement coordination
•Lead DCN refresh initiatives including F5 replacement and Checkpoint Firewall upgrades
•Conduct business analysis and evaluate service delivery models (Hybrid Cloud, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
•Ensure compliance with SysTrust and PCI standards through infrastructure planning
•Facilitate implementation and cut-over plans for modernized DCN technologies
•Lead efforts in rationalizing firewall policies and redesigning enterprise service environments
Qualifications
•10+ years of demonstrated experience in enterprise-level technical or business roles
•Extensive experience in n-Tiered Data Centre Networks and Tier-IV certified environments
•Experience with implementation of routers, switches, firewalls, and ACI fabric in enterprise networks
•8+ years evaluating Data Centre Network strategies and service delivery models
•Deep understanding of DCN service provider models and compliance standards (SysTrust, PCI)
•Experience supporting both on-premise and hybrid cloud networking environments
Summary
This Technology Architect role is ideal for experienced professionals who bring deep technical and strategic knowledge in enterprise-level data centre networks. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence modern network architecture, lead critical infrastructure initiatives, and support large-scale DCN operations with a focus on modernization, security, and service delivery excellence.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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