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    Expert Solution Architecture - Toronto, ON, Canada - Canadian National Railway

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    At CN, we work together to move our company—and North America—forward.

    Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team, a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion.

    From enterprise architecture to operational technology, our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks.

    You will be able to develop your skills and career in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM.

    The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.

    Join usJob SummaryCN I&T Architecture is organized in different groups of specialists, each providing architecture expertise in areas such as Solution, Telecom, Information, Security and Technology.

    Solution Architects are accountable for end-to-end solutions, leveraging other architecture specialists as required.

    The Expert Solution Architecture – Operational Technology, is responsible for defining solutions, strategies and supporting the delivery of products or technologies that directly support CN's safe movement of trains.

    Main ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture

    • Analyze overall system issues and/or business requirements to architect effective, high-availability, mission-critical or safety sensitive solutions.
    • Define high-level proposed architecture and transpose it into subsystem designs that will meet all functional and non-functional requirements. The developed designs will then be elaborated by the design and development resources.
    • Create standards and best practices that ensure the systems design is maintainable, sustainable and properly documented with all the associated IP constructs.
    • Create standards and best practices that ensure reliability, safety and cybersecurity standards are imbedded in the design of the sub systems.
    • Work with Manager to define domain best practices and standards.
    • Understand Rail subsystems Architecture in order to develop Specifications on technical Design aspects (Hardware & Software integration)
    • Design and propose enhancements and modifications to the subsystem architecture.
    • When called upon, will be required to work with rail industry regulatory bodies such as FRA, Transport Canada or with other Railroads.
    • Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, ensuring proposed solutions are aligned with enterprise guidelines, standards and patterns.
    • Provide direction to and align specialized architects in project engagements by scoping, planning and reviewing their contribution to the overall architecture.
    • Manage architectural risk mitigation and issue escalation.
    Modernization

    • Prepare and review the technological evolution of solutions
    • Build technology roadmap (6–18 months)Leadership
    • Manage communications and drive escalation and resolution with stakeholders
    • Manage specialized architects by targeting development of the employees under the Specialist's responsibility to either more specific specialization or broader knowledgeWorking ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional travel in North America.
    RequirementsExperience

    • 15 + years experience in related positions, with at least 3 years as an architect or within a system engineering role
    • Experience with full application lifecycle managementEducation/Certification/Designation
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent degree and experienceCompetencies
    • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
    • Strong ability to analyze, design & document detailed designs.
    • Knowledge of train control, automated train operation (ATO) environment, automated control systems, grades of automation and supervisory systems, signalling systems
    • Lead a culture of safety: take the necessary measures.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    Technical Skills/Knowledge

    • Knowledge of wireless telecommunications solutions, technologies, and standards
    • Knowledge of rail technologies and industry
    • Excellent knowledge of system engineering & design processes (ISO/IEC 15288 & 12207 or equivalent)
    • Knowledge of system engineering modelling and requirements management tools
    • Knowledge of railway safety engineering practices (IEC 61508, EN 50126/IEC 62278, EN 50128/IEC 62279 and EN 50129/IEC or equivalent from other industries
    • Experience with Cloud and Security Architecture
    • Strong ability to analyze, design & document detailed designs.
    • Ability to provide, verify and validate work estimates.
    • Proficient in documentation of complex concepts such as impact analysis, security models, performance and capacity planning, and strategic technical decision
    • Ability to have engaged discussions around the various pillars of architecture (business, application, technology, security, integration, etc.)
    • Ability to balance requirements and concerns from different stakeholders and make efficient judgement calls, providing clear rationale for decisions.
    • Ability to breakdown complex concepts into digestible and actionable architectural components
    • Ability to navigate complex organizations and build collaborative cross functional relationships.
    • Ability to efficiently communicate with people of varying seniority and backgrounds
    • Ability to guide and support cross functional teams ( PMs, analysts, delivery, QA, support) during projects shaping and execution
    • Autonomous and self driven, at the same time knowing when to reach out and how to provide adequate visibility.
    • Capacity to engage on multiple concurrent initiatives efficiently.
    This position is posted as a grade LEVEL 7. For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position may adjust based on the employee's experience.
    About CNAs a leading North American transportation and logistics company, CN is a true backbone of the economy. With a team of approximately 25,000 railroaders, our focus is on moving both our company and the economy forward.

    We transport US$200 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors from resource to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a 20,000-mile network spanning Canada and mid-America.

    CN is the only Canadian company listed in the Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).

    Launched in 1999, the DJSI World represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability.

    At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

    For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position will depend on the employee's experience.
    CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment.

    The Company's vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN's contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

    CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.


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