Role Overview
As part of a large-scale IT environment simplification initiative CGI Montréal is seeking a Solution Architect to support a major industrial client in the modernization and rationalization of over 60 monitoring tools.
The goal is to reduce operational complexity enhance system performance and establish a clear roadmap for each tool (update migration or decommissioning) by year-end.
This role requires a high level of autonomy as the project manager is based in Australia with some meetings scheduled in the evening.
The Solution Architect will act as a technical lead responsible for documenting designs coordinating technical activities and supporting IT operations teams throughout the rationalization process.
Key Responsibilities
Assess the current state (As-Is) and define the target architecture (To-Be) for monitoring tools.
Produce detailed blueprints including assumptions interfaces and technical justifications.
Build a roadmap through 2026 for each tool (migrate invest tolerate decommission).
Proactively submit migration and decommissioning requests to accelerate progress.
Document and store designs in the IT Automation architecture repository.
Required Profile
Minimum 3 years of experience in IT solution architecture.
Strong understanding of monitoring and observability tools.
Ability to work independently and coordinate technical activities.
Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
Bilingualism (French and English) required.
Technical Assets
Familiarity with tools such as Splunk Dynatrace AppDynamics SolarWinds Zabbix Nagios Prometheus Grafana ServiceNow ITOM etc.
Experience in hybrid cloud and ITOM / AIOps environments.
Knowledge of ITSM / ITIL frameworks and IT governance practices.
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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.
Use of the term architect in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
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