Job Description

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECT (MICROSOFT 365 & DEFENDER) Requisition #: R23-2819 Location: Remote (from within Alberta) Engagement Type: Contract Number of Resources required: 1 Rate (CAD): Up to $90 per hour / Negotiable based on experience and market competitiveness Term: 9 months (July 10, 2023 to March 31, 2024) with two 12 month extension Hours per day: 7.25 Security Screening: Enhanced Security Check (Requires minimum 3 years residency in Canada or USA) Submit to Tri-global: June 27, 2023 (on or before 12:00 PM Mountain Time) Closing Date: June 28, 2023 (10:00 AM Mountain Time) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking one (1) Senior Technology Architect to join our talented Service Delivery team at Alberta Courts (Government of Alberta) to support Microsoft 365 (M365) migration and changes pertaining to Microsoft Defender portal. NOTES ON LOCATION: The successful candidate will work remotely. Work must be done from within Alberta, due to network and data security policies. Standard Hours of work are 08:15 - 16:30 Alberta time. DATA SECURITY: The information this resource will be working with is highly confidential and sensitive. All data and communications can only be stored or transmitted using GoA approved systems, devices, and software. Please review the project overview and requirements below. If you meet the requirements and are interested in submitting for this role, please reply to this job posting. If you know other consultants who may be interested in this opportunity kindly share this job posting. Thank you. Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. Website: https://tri-global.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROJECT OVERVIEW The Alberta Courts have engaged a Microsoft developer to implement several security and business enhancements within the Court\xe2\x80\x99s M365 system. The Court Technology Services department requires a subject matter expert, to work with the developer and represent CTS interests, work with the project team to inform solution design, assist with overall project task planning, training and change management. The SME will:

• Provide subject matter expertise for the enhancement of Microsoft technologies

• Engage with various stakeholders, functional areas, subject matter experts within the Alberta Courts business groups to inform solution design and to assist with overall project task planning, training and change management

• Support solution designs including but not limited to network, hardware, software, tools and configurations

• Help with deployment strategy and task planning

• Provide a customer perspective to advice and recommendation coming from Microsoft, other Vendors and Third Party Microsoft Partners

• Participate with working groups with other tasks as required

ADDITIONAL DELIVERY DETAILS

• Provide recommendations and strategies in the areas of M365 security, email, calendaring, file and print services and directory services.

• Ensure the solution is user self-managed resulting in reduced load on the HelpDesk

• Work with Microsoft support engineers on planning activities

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

• Research and evaluate latest technology trends.

• Architect new IT services, develop solution paper and test plans.

• Evaluate current services, recommend remedial actions where required.

• Assist in determining hardware/software requirements.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams on proof of concept and limited production roll outs.

• Provide quality control on production implementations.

• Communicate operation guidelines and policies to the clients.

• Apply and interpret how the operation guidelines enhance the ministry\xe2\x80\x99s way of doing business.

• Review new services and technology requests by business area and assess their impact on the operational environment, giving recommendations for remediation.

• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and estimates pertaining to architectural deployment and services delivery.

• Assist in developing task lists and resource assignments within the context of architectural planning and deployments.

• Assist with implementation of IT infrastructure;

• Document technical recommendations and provide technical advice and guidance to management, operations and project team members and within shared IT services.

• Ensure change management processes are followed.

• Make recommendations to project team members pertaining to issues, risks and client satisfaction.

• Provide tracking and reporting of time and status on all work as required.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - The proposed resource must meet or exceed one of the following: (10+ years)

• University graduation in computer science, business, management, or a related discipline and 6-yr Technology Architect experience; OR

• 2-yr diploma in computer science, business, management or a related discipline and 8-yr Technology Architect; OR

• 1-yr certificate in computer science, business, management or a related discipline and 9-yr Technology Architect experience; OR

• 10-yr Technology Architect experience

- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 E5 license enhanced security functionality within the Microsoft Defender portal platform (2+ years) - Experience supporting an enterprise IT environment (10+ years) - Experience designing, planning, implementing and supporting infrastructure and application solutions in an architecture capacity for an environment equivalent in size and complexity to the Government of Alberta (10+ years) - An Enhanced Security Check upon contract award is required. Successful candidate must have a minimum 3 years continuous residency in either Canada or United States. - Must work from within Alberta, due to network and data security policies. Standard Hours of work are 08:15 - 16:30 Alberta time DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS - Experience executing strategies with technology, process, organizational design and IT operations (5+ years) - Experience working in or for the public sector (5+ years) - Demonstrated experience with security concepts, designs, and implementations (5+ years) - Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external and in all levels of the organization (5+ years) - Experience leading an implementation and/or migration from an on premise solution to a cloud solution NOT FOR YOU? Check out our other opportunities at https://tri-global.com or follow us on LinkedIn. We thank all candidates in advance. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WHY WORK WITH TRI-GLOBAL? - Empower positive change by enabling our clients to revolutionize innovation and technology, elevating them to a higher level of excellence and efficiency. - Join an exceptional and committed team that redefines the landscape, forging a distinctive path towards success. - Engage in stimulating and captivating projects that push boundaries and keep you constantly motivated. Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to $90.00 per hour Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• *An Enhanced Security Check upon contract award is required. Successful candidate must have a minimum 3 years continuous residency in either Canada or United States.* CONFIRM BY REPLYING "YES"
• *Must work from within Alberta, due to network and data security policies. Standard Hours of work are 08:15 - 16:30 Alberta time* CONFRIM BY REPLYING YOUR "CURRENT LOCATION" - Contractor is required to work from within Alberta for the duration of the contract.

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• enhanced security within Microsoft Defender(M365 E5 support): 2 years (required)
• supporting an enterprise IT environment: 10 years (required)
• design & implement infrastructure solutions in architecture: 10 years (required)
• execute strategies w/technology, organizational design, etc.: 5 years (preferred)
• working in or for the public sector: 5 years (preferred)
• security concepts, designs, and implementations: 5 years (preferred)
• working with a variety of stakeholders at all levels: 5 years (preferred)
• lead implementation/migration - on premise to cloud solution: 5 years (preferred)
• Technology Architect: 10 years (required)

Work Location: Remote Expected start date: 2023-07-10