Solutions Architect - Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure)

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

Position Overview

Calian is seeking a Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure) to join our Enterprise Business Enablement team. This is a strategic, hands-on role that drives the evolution of our cloud and infrastructure environments. If you're passionate about designing modern, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business needs—and thrive in translating complexity into clarity—this is the opportunity for you.

You'll collaborate across departments to develop and deliver architectural blueprints, cloud strategy, and infrastructure modernization initiatives that power our next stage of growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• Develop cloud architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and reference models aligned with business goals.
• Assess existing systems and identify opportunities for modernization, cost optimization, and improved resiliency.
• Lead and collaborate with internal teams on the adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps methodologies.
• Deliver cloud migration strategies across public cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS, GCP), including planning and execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate architectural direction clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure that architecture decisions meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in vendor and tool evaluations for cloud and infrastructure-related services.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, virtualization, and network technologies.
• Proven ability to design and implement IT infrastructure solutions (Windows/Linux, virtualization, VDI, networking).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, identity management, backup and recovery, and monitoring tools.
• In-depth experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Experience delivering public cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP (IaaS, CaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning abilities.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and leading solution delivery.
• Excellent communication skills—capable of presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience developing architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and enterprise-wide strategies.
• Familiarity with IT standards, governance frameworks, and enterprise controls.
  
  

In addition to your technical expertise, we’re looking for someone who demonstrates the following capabilities:

• DevOps Expertise – Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and infrastructure as code tools.
• Cloud Migration – Experience planning and executing infrastructure migrations from on-prem to cloud.
• Cost Optimization – Skilled in forecasting and managing cloud spend with a focus on value.
• Disaster Recovery – Strong grasp of DR strategies, failover mechanisms, and backup architecture.
• Communication Skills – Able to convey complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative Mindset – Adept at working across teams to creatively solve business and technical challenges.
• Executive Presence – Comfortable delivering presentations to senior leaders and influencing decisions.
• Analytical Strength – Able to evaluate systems and processes with a data-driven approach.
• Process Awareness– Understands how tech solutions align with business workflows and requirements.
• Technology Insight – Keeps current on enterprise tech and is confident in evaluating new tools.
• Strategic Thinking – Balances short-term deliverables with long-term goals and architectural vision.
• Portfolio Awareness– Capable of assessing and advising on enterprise-wide technology investments.
• Enterprise Guidance – Provides sound architectural counsel to guide organizational technology adoption.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for—and maintain—a Government of Canada Secret Clearance.
  
  

Perks And Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Robust company-paid benefits
• Generous time off package
• A balanced approach to work and life
• Stock purchase plan
• RRSP program*
• Work from home options