Infrastructure & Cloud Architect

Job summary

Trans Mountain Corporation is seeking an Infrastructure & Cloud Architect to define and drive the strategic design and direction of network and infrastructure technology across IT and OT environments. This role involves shaping future-state architecture, influencing enterprise technology strategy, and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in enterprise infrastructure architecture, cloud and hybrid environments, and technology governance.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT, with the last 3 years in an architecture or senior technical leadership role.
• Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), CCSP (ISC2), or an equivalent credential.
• An Azure Administrator Associate certification, or a similar credential, is considered an asset.
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, or utilities, preferably in pipeline operations or the midstream sector.
• Experience with telecommunications organizations is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of key design principles underpinning cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Understanding of Purdue (PERA) models and their practical application.
• Analytical mindset with a practical approach to solutioning.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, compliance, and operations.
• Strong understanding of security governance.
• A track record of delivering high-quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain domain reference architectures, standards, and design patterns aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Develop technology roadmaps, whitepapers, and decision records.
• Ensure recommendations align with enterprise architecture principles, regulatory requirements, and security standards, supporting executive strategic direction and business goals.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and technical leads throughout the project lifecycle, from solutioning through implementation.
• Provide architecture oversight and governance across multiple concurrent IT and OT projects, ensuring delivered solutions adhere to security, scalability, and performance standards.
• Translate business and operational requirements into architecture blueprints and solution specifications.
• Maintain documentation and architecture artifacts aligned with information management and record retention best practices.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical complexity and business value.
• Partner with Cyber Security teams to embed security by design principles, including network segmentation, identity, encryption, monitoring, and secure connectivity across IT and OT environments.
• Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architect to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and future state architecture.

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