The Technology Architect will provide strategic business analysis and technical expertise to support data center network infrastructure initiatives, including the development of procurement documentation, service delivery strategies, and infrastructure modernization. With a deep understanding of Tier-IV data center environments and hybrid cloud
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models, the architect will lead multiple initiatives such as DCN refresh, F5 hardware/software replacements, and firewall infrastructure upgrades. This role also involves evaluating and optimizing service delivery models, aligning with internal standards and cost frameworks, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure successful execution of Second Stage RFBs and other procurement activities.
Advantages
•Strategic role influencing enterprise-wide data center network transformation
•Involvement in advanced technologies like EVPN-VXLAN and hybrid cloud services
•Opportunity to lead key infrastructure refresh projects (e.g., firewall upgrades, F5 replacement)
•Direct contribution to high-impact procurement and operational planning
•Exposure to enterprise-level technical environments and Tier-IV certified data centers
Responsibilities
•Provide technical leadership and strategic advice for Data Centre Network infrastructure
•Lead the development and execution of Second Stage Request for Bids (RFBs)
•Prepare supporting materials including financial models, standards documentation, and presentations
•Align deliverables with internal policies, cost models, and procurement processes
•Analyze and evaluate DCN service delivery models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, hybrid cloud)
•Oversee ongoing refresh projects including firewall modernization and F5 replacements
•Contribute to EVPN-VXLAN technology evaluations and firewall policy rationalization
Qualifications
•10+ years of experience in enterprise-level data center networks and Tier-IV environments
•5+ years developing RFBs, RFDs, RFIs related to data center network infrastructure
•7+ years of experience in evaluating DCN service strategies and provider models
•8+ years conducting business analysis on DCN service delivery, including hybrid and cloud-based models
•In-depth knowledge of infrastructure, data center architecture, and procurement directives
Summary
This role offers a high-level strategic and technical opportunity to shape the future of data center networking. The Technology Architect will lead procurement and infrastructure initiatives that impact enterprise service delivery and ensure alignment with future-ready technologies and delivery models.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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The Technology Architect will provide strategic business analysis and technical expertise to support data center network infrastructure initiatives, including the development of procurement documentation, service delivery strategies, and infrastructure modernization. With a deep understanding of Tier-IV data center environments and hybrid cloud models, the architect will lead multiple initiatives such as DCN refresh, F5 hardware/software replacements, and firewall infrastructure upgrades. This role also involves evaluating and optimizing service delivery models, aligning with internal standards and cost frameworks, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure successful execution of Second Stage RFBs and other procurement activities.
Advantages
•Strategic role influencing enterprise-wide data center network transformation
•Involvement in advanced technologies like EVPN-VXLAN and hybrid cloud services
•Opportunity to lead key infrastructure refresh projects (e.g., firewall upgrades, F5 replacement)
•Direct contribution to high-impact procurement and operational planning
•Exposure to enterprise-level technical environments and Tier-IV certified data centers
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Responsibilities
•Provide technical leadership and strategic advice for Data Centre Network infrastructure
•Lead the development and execution of Second Stage Request for Bids (RFBs)
•Prepare supporting materials including financial models, standards documentation, and presentations
•Align deliverables with internal policies, cost models, and procurement processes
•Analyze and evaluate DCN service delivery models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, hybrid cloud)
•Oversee ongoing refresh projects including firewall modernization and F5 replacements
•Contribute to EVPN-VXLAN technology evaluations and firewall policy rationalization
Qualifications
•10+ years of experience in enterprise-level data center networks and Tier-IV environments
•5+ years developing RFBs, RFDs, RFIs related to data center network infrastructure
•7+ years of experience in evaluating DCN service strategies and provider models
•8+ years conducting business analysis on DCN service delivery, including hybrid and cloud-based models
•In-depth knowledge of infrastructure, data center architecture, and procurement directives
Summary
This role offers a high-level strategic and technical opportunity to shape the future of data center networking. The Technology Architect will lead procurement and infrastructure initiatives that impact enterprise service delivery and ensure alignment with future-ready technologies and delivery models.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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