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Job Number: J0326-0156 Job Title: Cloud Architect Job Type: Continuing Full Time Department: Operations & Infrastructure Job Category: Information Technology Number of Positions: 1 Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 18/03/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 26/03/2026 Salary (with Salary Rate): 101,193.00 - 111,449.00/Year Employee Group: CUPE 2424 Salary Level: 12R Hours Per Week: 35 Date Position Available: 20/04/2026 About Carleton University Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation''s government and G7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canadas most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The universitys smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. The universitys Strategic Integrated Plan 20202025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carletons strengths and studentcentric, communityengaged values. Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Systems, Information Technology Services (ITS) the Cloud Architect is responsible for design, implementation, and architectural oversight of cloud infrastructure and services. This role works to ensure cloud solutions are scalable, secure, cost effective, highly available, and aligned with organizational goals. The Cloud Architect collaborates with crossfunctional teams to deliver robust cloud capabilities, helps to establish architectural standards, and supports ongoing modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities extend beyond a normal workday. The incumbent will be on call as required and work outside of regular business hours if necessary to complete specific work or to resolve problems. Qualifications The ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations in order to maintain current knowledge. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals will be required, as will the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and other clients. The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions is important. The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of: Cloud concepts and IT architectures Different service delivery model Licensing and financial models of cloud services IT technologies and concepts including cybersecurity, networking, storage, compute and artificial intelligence Implementation and use of large language models, agentic artificial intelligence and machine learning Service delivery measurement and delivery Defining use cases and can relate and apply technology solutions. Education And Experience Honours degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Multi Cloud Platform Certifications: Certifications demonstrating expertise in one or more major cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Professional Cloud Architect). Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred). Nine years of progressively responsible experience in IT, including at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or solution design within enterprise scale environments. Handson experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Experience providing technical leadership and oversight, including coordinating and supervising the work of technical staff, external consultants, and student or junior contributors. Demonstrated strong grasp of networking concepts, identity, and access management in cloud environments. Experience implementing security controls and working within the higher education or research and innovation sectors. HR Note Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. Health and Safety Requirements This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. 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Cloud Architect