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

ADGA Group Consultants Inc•Ottawa, ON

27d•CA$130,000 - CA$150,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support the Command Management & Security (CM&Sec) function within a high-security defence environment. This role will be responsible for defining and evolving service delivery strategy, technical architecture, and DevSecOps adoption across a complex portfolio of mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will operate at both a strategic and technical level, ensuring solutions align with operational requirements, cyber security priorities, and constrained deployment environments (including shipboard and low-bandwidth scenarios). This is a proactive recruitment initiative, with potential start dates in the coming weeks or months, contingent on contract award.

Requirements

5+ years experience as a Technical Architect
College diploma or University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related discipline
Proven experience developing: Technology architectures and roadmaps, Risk assessments and security frameworks, Technology adoption and sustainability strategies
Experience analyzing: Application architecture security elements, Risks and vulnerabilities with recommended safeguards
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including: CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and/or Azure DevOps, Integration of development, acquisition, and operations workflows
Experience applying ITIL Service Value Chain principles
Experience defining and tracking portfolio performance metrics and analytics
Experience working in defence, government, or high-security environments
Familiarity with Command-and-Control (C2) systems
Experience supporting distributed or bandwidth-constrained systems
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership experience
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.

Responsibilities

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
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)
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
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
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
Prepare and deliver technical briefings to senior leadership
Provide regular progress updates and strategic recommendations