Infrastructure Solution Architect

Pay Rate: $101.70/hour, depending on experienceContract Length: 1 YEAR Location: Calgary, Alberta Raise is currently hiring a Infrastructure Solution Architect on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable. Description The REM Infrastructure Solution Architect reports to the Director, Strategy and Corporate Services and is responsible for designing, governing, and evolving the clients cloud and container infrastructure platforms. This role goes beyond theoretical architecture; requiring strong hands-on experience, practical decision-making, and active collaboration with management and delivery teams. This role requires to not only architect the solution but take it to the implementation. Operating in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment, the architect ensures infrastructure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient, while supporting key functions such as market operations, grid reliability, and corporate services. This individual acts as the primary technical authority for Kubernetes, infrastructure, cloud and network architecture, and plays a critical role in translating business needs into implementable, real-world solutions by defining enterprise infrastructure standards, capacity planning and embedding cloud-native and DevOps practices across the IT Solution Delivery Lifecycle. The initial contract will be for one year, working between 20 – 40 hours per week, with the possibility of extension. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best. Responsibilities Kubernetes & Container Platform ArchitectureDesign and govern enterprise Kubernetes platforms, including:Cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, and namespace strategyWorkload scheduling, autoscaling, and capacity planningNetworking (ingress, service mesh, network policies)Container registry and supply chain securityObservability (monitoring, logging, tracing)Implement and promote:Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOpsCI/CD and automated deploymentsSite Reliability Engineering (SRE) practicesEnsure alignment with:Security, compliance, and regulatory frameworksITSM and change management processesCloud & Infrastructure ArchitectureDefine scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud architecturesProvide clear, implementable infrastructure options based on business requirementsDesign for:High availability and disaster recoverySecurity and compliancePerformance and scalabilityEnvironment Management & Capacity PlanningEstablish strategy for environment lifecycle management (Dev, Test, Prod)Ensure consistency, stability, and release readiness across environmentsLead capacity planning across compute, storage, and network:Forecast demand and growthOptimize resource utilization and costPrevent bottlenecks and resource contentionEnable automation using Infrastructure as CodeProvide dashboards, monitoring, and capacity insightsSolution Design & DeliveryLead architecture across projects and programs Ensure:Proper identification of dependenciesWell-defined non-functional requirementsArchitecture proportional to risk and complexity Act as:A key escalation point for technical risksA go-live readiness authorityNetwork Capacity Planning & AssessmentPlan and forecast network capacity, bandwidth, and traffic patternsEnsure network scalability, high availability, and low latencyIdentify bottlenecks and optimize traffic flow and load balancingDefine standards for segmentation, secure connectivity, and hybrid networkingSupport performance tuning, cost optimization, and incident root cause analysisVendor & Partner OversightReview and validate vendor designs and deliverablesEnsure adherence to standards and security requirementsHold vendors accountable for quality and alignmentTechnical Leadership & CollaborationMentor engineers and promote strong engineering cultureProvide architecture direction and conduct design reviewsWork closely with:Delivery teamsSecurity teamsOperations teams Qualifications 8+ years’ experience in infrastructure, platform, or cloud engineering5+ years’ experience designing and operating Kubernetes / container platforms in production5+ years’ experience of Iterative and Agile methodologies, practices and related standards.Proven experience leading technical workstreams.Experience with Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD).Experience integrating and operating vendor provided solutions (SaaS, COTS)Experience with Azure cloud and Linux administrationDemonstrated experience working in an IT environment working directly with business leaders and 3rd party solution providers.Utilities industry background is an asset.Previous technical leadership is an asset.Education and CertificationsA Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering (or equivalent). The following certifications are an asset:Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Cloud architecture certification (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent)TOGAF 10 PractitionerCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or equivalent Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. 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