Enterprise Architect
Ontario, Toronto, Canada
Jolera
Delivering scalable managed IT and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and IT partners around the world.Who you Are
You are an accomplished Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in cloud platforms, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). You bring hands-on experience with Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory, along with architectural knowledge of Cisco HyperFlex, Dell VxRail, and other leading HCI solutions (e.g., Nutanix). You have a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing hybrid environments across diverse enterprise ecosystems.
You are a cross-functional leader who bridges business goals and technology execution, enabling digital transformation, operational efficiency, and secure hybrid cloud adoption.
This position requires availability to work 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time to meet client obligations.
Who You'll Do- Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud and HCI architectures, blending on-prem infrastructure (e.g., HyperFlex, VxRail) with Microsoft Azure hybrid workloads.- Serve as a strategic advisor to infrastructure, application, and security teams, aligning technology choices to business goals.- Define and maintain architectural blueprints, standards, and governance for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. - Architect Active Directory and Azure AD for secure identity and access management, including SSO, MFA, and RBAC models.- Lead migration and modernization efforts, transitioning legacy workloads to Azure IaaS/PaaS and HCI platforms.- Evaluate and deploy Cisco HyperFlex, Dell VxRail, and other HCI platforms for compute, storage, and virtualization efficiency.- Implement disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategies leveraging Azure Site Recovery, Veeam, and other tools.- Collaborate with security teams to harden infrastructure and enforce compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.- Perform architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, or HIPAA standards.- Lead cross-team design sessions, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and roadmap development for enterprise IT initiatives. - - Mentor junior architects and engineers, helping build a culture of architectural excellence and continuous improvement. Qualifications- 10+ years of infrastructure, systems, or cloud architecture experience, including enterprise design leadership.- Strong hands-on experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, and governance (Management Groups, Blueprints, Policies).- Expertise with hyperconverged platforms including Cisco HyperFlex, Dell VxRail, and optionally Nutanix.- Deep understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and hybrid identity.- Proficient in Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, and zero-trust architecture principles.- Familiar with virtualization (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V) and SDN concepts.- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, Terraform optional).- Strong background in cloud security tooling including Azure Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Security Center.- Certifications: AZ-305, AZ-500, Cisco DC, VMware VCP, or TOGAF (preferred).- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and stakeholders.
What We Offer- In-person/Hybrid/ Remote- Competitive compensation package & benefits package- Company events, recognitions, and celebrations- Career development and growth opportunities
At Jolera, we are committed to creating a diverse, equal and inclusive. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent while embracing diversity in all its forms. We value and respect differences in ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Active Directory Automation Azure Cloud Compliance DNS Governance HIPAA Hyper-V IaaS IAM ISO 27001 NIST PaaS POCs PowerShell Risk assessment Scripting Sentinel SSO Terraform TOGAF VMware Windows
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