IT Project Architect - NETE

Weir is a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future.  Outside the mining sector, Weir Marine Engineering has managed and operated the Naval Engineering Test Establishment for the Department of National Defence (DND) since 1964.  At Weir Marine Engineering (WME), we apply engineering/technical expertise to the complex challenges of mission-critical naval systems, contributing to the reliability, security, and performance of systems that are essential to Canada's maritime defence capabilities.

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter—whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

• →Solution Architecture Leadership: Lead the architecture, design, and technical direction for a Defence Network Infrastructure and Systems Modernization initiative, ensuring alignment with operational, business, and security objectives
• →Technical Design & Integration: Develop and maintain end-to-end solution architectures across network, infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, storage, compute, and cybersecurity domains, ensuring scalable, secure, and integrated solutions
• →Architecture Governance & Risk Management: Lead architecture reviews, technical assessments, design approvals, and risk management activities while ensuring compliance with Government of Canada, DND/CAF, and cybersecurity standards
• →Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, project managers, architects, engineers, and technical specialists to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and support project decision-making
• →Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture

We value what you can do—not just where you’ve been. If you meet the goals of the role, we want to hear from you.

Must-haves:

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, infrastructure modernization, or enterprise technology transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience leading solution architecture and technical design activities for large-scale, complex IT projects
• Strong expertise in enterprise networking, compute, storage, virtualization, cloud technologies, and systems integration
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure architecture practices, and Zero Trust concepts
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills

Nice to Have (Optional):

• Experience supporting projects within Government of Canada, DND/CAF, or other highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent methodologies
• Industry certifications in architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, or project management
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure modernization or defence-related programs