Enterprise Architect

LeverageTek is actively seeking an Enterprise Architect for a 12-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

Remote

Key Tasks

• Configure Windows Server operating systems to meet the requirements for various types of servers, including Web, Database (Clustered), Application, Business Intelligence (BI) and File Index (Clustered)
• Install, configure, and optimize IIS (Internet Information Services) according to application specifications
• Analyze, configure, and deploy third-party software, including payment processing, imaging peripherals, and PDF generation applications
• Ensure compatibility of third-party software with the organization’s application stack and infrastructure
• Deploy applications to the new servers using CI / CD pipelines, ensuring proper integration with the overall infrastructure
• Develop, optimize, and maintain automated deployment processes
• Smoke Testing and Application Validation - Perform application smoke testing to ensure basic functionality and stability after deployment
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues using best practices
• Go-Live in Lower and Production Environments - Oversee and execute deployments in lower (development, test, QA) and production environments, ensuring minimal disruption and smooth transition
• Work closely with stakeholders to coordinate go-live activities and ensure operational readiness

Key Qualifications

• Extensive experience configuring IIS, Active Directory, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and ADFS in large-scale enterprise environments
• Proven ability to deploy applications using CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) and perform smoke testing for validation
• Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting third-party software including payment gateways, PDF generators, and imaging devices

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Windows Server administration and enterprise architecture
• Extensive experience configuring IIS, Active Directory, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and ADFS in largescale enterprise environments
• Proven ability to deploy applications using CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) and perform smoke testing for validation
• Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting third-party software including payment gateways, PDF generators, and imaging devices
• Strong understanding of server and application security best practices, including firewall and load balancer configurations
• Familiarity with application migration and server upgrade methodologies
• Windows Server Upgrades - Need experience upgrading with customer applications. Would need some level of server admin / IIS experience here.
• SQL Server Upgrades / Migrations - Need experience upgrading / migrating with custom applications.
• TFS Version Control - Need experience with CI / CD pipelines and .NET experience with custom applications.

Other

• Appropriately manage project team lead and client expectations on work assignments and responses to quality issues
• Understand timelines and identify issues impacting timeline as necessary
• Provide accurate estimates for work assigned as requested
• Provide regular status updates to the Team Lead
• Update system documentation to reflect the implemented changes
• Must be able to work in a self-sufficient manner and must be a good team player
• Must possess a commitment to high quality deliverables
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with both clients and team members

Assets

• ITIL Foundation certification (recent)
• Industry Experience : Experience working with or in the public sector

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services.

With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis.

We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.