Senior Application/Software Architect (Systems Architect) - DND RFP

Application/Software Architect – Level 3

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Security Clearance: Level II – Secret
Contract Type: Full-time contract (contingent on award)

We are seeking an experienced Application/Software Architect to join our bid team for a major federal government project. The selected resource will lead architectural and technical efforts in the design, integration, and support of complex command-and-control (C4ISR) and ISTAR systems for defence operations.

Note: This is a contingent opportunity as part of a formal government submission. You must meet all qualifications and be prepared to provide documentation and references for all education and experience requirements.

Required Education

• A university degree in one of the following fields from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, or assessed as equivalent by a recognized Canadian credential assessment organization if obtained outside Canada:
• Network
• Software
• Computer
• Systems
• Electrical

Required Experience

All experience must be clearly documented with project descriptions, dates (month/year), and reference contacts.

1. Architectural Experience

You must have at least 15 years of experience within the last 15 years in at least one of the following:

• System-of-systems architecture for C4ISR systems
• Gathering system requirements for complex systems
• Designing system-level architecture for command and control systems within a distributed platform environment
• Designing system-level architecture for command and control systems within a client/server environment
• Designing ISTAR system-level architecture for military C4ISR systems
• Defining and implementing data architecture for C4ISR systems or similar systems (e.g., emergency response, seaport/airport control, weather tracking systems)

2. Solution Analysis and Design

You must have at least 15 years of experience within the last 15 years in at least one of the following:

• Designing or implementing command-and-control systems in a distributed platform
• Designing or implementing command-and-control systems in a client/server environment
• Designing or implementing military ISTAR systems
• Developing interoperability solutions using NATO STANAGs
• Designing system management tools or processes for C4ISR or ISTAR systems

3. System Integration and Testing

You must have at least 15 years of experience within the last 15 years performing integration, verification, or validation of hardware and software components (COTS or custom-developed) in new or existing systems in at least one of the following:

• Command-and-control communication and information systems within a distributed platform environment;
• Command-and-control communication and information systems within a client/server environment;
• Working with Military ISTAR systems;
• Joint or allied C4ISR Interoperability and solutions using NATO Standardization Agreements; and/or
• Implementing system management tools for communication and information systems and/or ISTAR systems.

4. System Architecture Leadership

You must have at least 10 years of experience within the last 15 years, including at least 2 years within the last 5 years, in:

• Acting as a Systems Architect for communication and information systems (hardware, software, and networks)
• OR Acting as a Systems Architect in areas such as cybersecurity, modeling, simulation, or ISTAR systems

5. Military System Experience

You must have at least 5 years of experience within the last 8 years as a System Architect working on:

• Military command-and-control systems
• OR Military ISTAR systems

6. Technical Documentation

You must have at least 5 years of experience within the last 5 years preparing:

• Technical concept documents
• System specifications
• Technical proposals in IT, IM, or engineering environments

7. Technical Leadership

You must have at least 5 years of experience within the last 5 years performing at least three of the following:

• Communicating technical strategies or frameworks to management and technical teams
• Providing engineering direction for technical projects
• Advising senior leadership on complex technical issues
• Leading cross-functional teams for IT systems development
• Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.