IT Architect

Location: Georgetown

We are looking for an experienced IT Architect to design and guide resilient infrastructure solutions for a wholesale distribution organization operating in Georgetown, Ontario. This position focuses on shaping network, server, cloud, and security architecture that supports manufacturing and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will work closely with both executive leaders and technical teams to align architecture decisions with business priorities, reliability needs, and long-term scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture plans for network, infrastructure, cloud, and security environments that support manufacturing operations.

• Partner with senior business leaders, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to translate strategic goals into practical technology roadmaps.

• Design integrated solutions across on-premises and cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and compatibility with existing enterprise systems.

• Lead architectural decisions involving Cisco networking, firewalls, server and storage platforms, VMware virtualization, and telecommunications infrastructure.

• Provide technical direction for environments that interact with industrial systems such as SCADA platforms, PLCs, historians, and other operational technology components.

• Evaluate infrastructure performance, availability, and security risks, then recommend improvements that strengthen resilience and operational continuity.

• Establish architecture standards, configuration governance, and implementation guidance to support consistent delivery across complex environments.

• Support major infrastructure initiatives, including modernization and migration efforts, while minimizing disruption to manufacturing and distribution operations.