Senior Technical Architect - DevSecOps & IT Service Delivery (Defence / NC2SS)

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery & Strategy
• Develop and maintain the Service Delivery Strategy across the application portfolio
• Define scope, operating model, and service delivery frameworks aligned to mission requirements
• Assess application portfolio against business needs, user requirements, and technical fit
• Evaluate and incorporate open-source solutions where appropriate
• Architecture & Technology Leadership
• Develop architecture roadmaps, data models, and system integration strategies
• Define data standards, interface requirements, and system interoperability models
• Analyze and recommend technology solutions within DND’s secure and constrained environments
• Design solutions optimized for low-bandwidth and deployed operations (e.g., shipboard use)
• DevSecOps & Automation
• Lead the implementation of a DevSecOps adoption strategy using GitLab and Azure DevOps
• Establish repository structures, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and service delivery
• Integrate analytics and reporting tools to track portfolio performance and KPIs
• Cyber Security & Risk Management
• Provide a high-level cyber security vision for Command-and-Control (C2) systems
• Assess security risks, vulnerabilities, and architectural gaps, recommending mitigations
• Align cyber security practices with allied and partner organizations
• Process Improvement & Governance
• Conduct impact assessments and change management for technology updates
• Analyze service performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply ITIL Service Value Chain principles to enhance service delivery
• Lead stakeholder analysis and recommend strategies to improve engagement and coordination
• Reporting & Communication
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to senior leadership