This is a remote position.
Position: Solution Architect (Telecommunications)
Location: Peterborough, ON (Remote)
Job ID#: RQ11192
Duration: 9 Months
Role Overview
This role focuses on designing and leading the implementation of technical architecture for a large-scale public safety telecommunications network in Ontario. The project involves modernizing a complex radio communication system used by emergency responders, ensuring reliability, scalability, and interoperability across multiple platforms and environments.
The Technology Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to guide architecture decisions, oversee system integration, and ensure alignment with enterprise and public sector standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, recommend, implement, and manage end-to-end technical architecture (hardware, software, databases, communications)
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and reporting frameworks
- Lead system design, integration, and modernization efforts in large distributed environments
- Provide expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful delivery
- Design and implement processes aligned with ITIL best practices
- Support network planning, transition, and deployment activities
- Conduct system analysis, performance evaluation, and design optimization
- Create conceptual, logical, and physical data/process models
- Guide teams on emerging technologies and architectural best practices
Qualifications
Must-Have Experience
- Minimum 8+ years of experience with P25 radio technology design and/or support
- Minimum 5+ years in a supervisory role managing P25 radio networks
- Hands-on experience with encryption technologies (e.g., KMF, KVL, related tools)
- Experience with network monitoring and provisioning tools (e.g., ZoneWatch, UEM or equivalent)
- Strong expertise in IP networks, telephony, and satellite systems
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure modernization projects
- Experience in system analysis, design, and enterprise architecture development
- Project management experience with large-scale implementations
- Ability to produce technical reports, recommendations, and proposals
Technical Knowledge
- Middleware, gateways, and communications protocols
- Multiple platforms, operating systems, and database technologies
- CASE tools and project management tools
- Enterprise Content Management and Information Management principles
- ITIL-based service management frameworks
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication (technical and non-technical audiences)
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage teams, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines
Additional Requirements
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Ability to obtain enhanced government-level security clearance
Desirable Skills
- Experience with public sector enterprise architecture frameworks
- Knowledge of enterprise content management systems
- Familiarity with large-scale telecommunications networks in public sector environments
Selection Criteria
- Technical Expertise: 60%
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: 35%
- Public Sector Experience: 5%
Work Arrangement
- Remote
Hiring Process
- Candidate presentation followed by panel interview
About Symbiotic Digital
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Skills Required
- 8+ years experience with P25 radio technology design and/or support
- 5+ years in a supervisory role managing P25 radio networks
- Hands-on experience with encryption technologies (e.g., KMF, KVL)
- Experience with network monitoring and provisioning tools (e.g., ZoneWatch, UEM or equivalent)
- Strong expertise in IP networks, telephony, and satellite systems
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure modernization projects
- Experience in system analysis, design, and enterprise architecture development
- Project management experience with large-scale implementations
- Ability to produce technical reports, recommendations, and proposals
- Experience with middleware, gateways, and communications protocols
- Experience with multiple platforms, operating systems, and database technologies
- Experience with CASE tools and project management tools
- Understanding of Enterprise Content Management and Information Management principles
- Experience designing processes aligned with ITIL service management frameworks
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Ability to obtain enhanced government-level security clearance
- Experience with public sector enterprise architecture frameworks
- Familiarity with large-scale telecommunications networks in public sector environments
What We Do
Symbiotic Group Inc. is a consulting company that helps SMBs drive measurable results in sales, digital marketing, and operations. They also provide IT consulting services and focus on advancing business and career opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
