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Software Architect
ADGA Group Consultants Inc
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Posted 2 days ago
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Company Description ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery. With nearly 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty. Guided by a strong social mandate, the company creates meaningful employment for veterans of the CAF and RCMP and other professionals committed to public service, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace that supports career development, professional growth, and impactful work across Canada. Job Description At ADGA, our teams support Government and industry partners on projects that protect critical systems and strengthen operational readiness. We are seeking a Software Architect with knowledge of systems of systems design, and solid DevOps background. The role is to support the development of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Cloud-Native training environment. Require someone with strong triage and self/time management skills as the RCN develops, pivots to right fit solutions. Exhaustive Cloud-Native architecture knowledge is not immediately required, there is initial project scope to support development of the successful candidate with promising transferable, adaptive knowledge and skills. Within this role individuals with the required knowledge and/or transferrable skills will have the opportunity to develop the capabilities to deliver the requirements listed below. *This posting is for an anticipated position expected to commence in the next few months to accommodate the required security clearance process, we are accepting applications in advance. If you hold Secret clearance, this will speed up the process.* Key Requirements: * Develop Cloud-Native architecture for the Royal Canadian Navy Cloud component systems and the Synthetic Training hub, so that each can be deployed as collaborative self-contained units relying only on public or private Cloud-Native infrastructure. * Find or recommend Horizon or Synthetic Training Hub Open Source or Commercial components available as containers or from which containers can be built. * Create Horizon and Synthetic Training Hub documentation including but not limited to: block level architectural component design diagrams, network traffic diagrams and firewall rulesets documenting allowed traffic flow between components, swim-lane diagrams showing authentication states of relevant personas, for each required workflow, and tables identifying how each component system implements each required security control, or how the component inherits the security control implementation from its containing environment. * Develop IaC Deployments for Navy Organizational infrastructure required to support Cloud and Synthetic Training Hub pipelines. * Develop Cloud-Native IaC deployments for Navy Cloud component systems and the Synthetic Training hub, so that the RCN or CAF can easily size and tune its deployments to meet performance requirements, reduce cost and easily re-deploy on demand deliverable systems should new requirements or emergency situations requiring rapid re-deployment. * Build TLA components from source when required, to create enable container creation. * Develop TLA Component containers for use in Horizon Kubernetes deployments. * Develop Synthetic Training Hub containers to deliver co-operative multi-user M&S scenarios and their required user experience infrastructure. Qualifications * Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a Canadian University (or recognized by the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)) or a recognized College Technical Diploma in field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics. * Experience working in a Cloud Native environment strongly preferred. * 10+ years of progressive experience as a Software Developer * At least 4 years recent experience as a Software Architect designing, developing, and deploying software systems, as well as experience working on multiple projects with the following: * Deriving functional requirements in Software Architecture systems * Designing complex software systems which includes software and IT architecture * Developing complex software systems including software and IT architecture * Working in a Microsoft, and Unix/Linux operating system environment * Integrating and testing software in a Software Architecture system * Generated, updated, and maintained software design documentation * Determining and implementing IT infrastructure Additional Information * Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance VCR and Controlled Goods clearances. * Work can be done remotely from within Canada. * The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. We will consider candidates for either employment or consultant arrangements. Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance. If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs. *Our recruitment systems include artificial intelligence–enabled tools; however, AI is not used to screen, evaluate, or make decisions about applicants for this role. *Unless otherwise stated, all job postings reflect a current vacancy at the time of publication. Work-Life Balance We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). Belong@ADGA ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard. Compensation Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees. Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.