
Integration Architect - Airport
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide evaluation and recommendation of tools, platforms, and standards (e.g., APIs, middleware, messaging systems) best suited for airport integration needs.
- Review and assess current Airport clients integration practice, assess LIFT integration needs and make recommendation for future proof Integration Stack Architecture evolution from asis to “to be”
- Help Airport client define roadmap and executable project to design, procure and implement next Gen Integration Stack
- Define and design integration architectures and frameworks that connect different applications (on-premises, cloud, legacy systems) - Ensure that data flows smoothly between systems while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and performance.
- Implement secure data exchange practices and ensure compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
- Review and validation of integration solution designs, drawings, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, scalability, and compliance. - Bridging the gap between disparate systems, ensuring they communicate effectively to support business operations and digital strategy.
- Leading technical workshops, design reviews, and peer reviews with stakeholders, consultants, and integrators.
- Creation of new and or modifications to existing IT standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required
- Creation of concept designs, detailed designs, scopes of work, and associated technical drawings
- Support procurement and vendor evaluation by reviewing technical submittals and product compliance
- TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
- Zachman Framework (less common, but respected in some industries)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Google Professional Cloud Architect
- MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect
- Dell Boomi Professional Certification - IBM Integration Bus or App Connect Certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Docker Certifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist (for Agile integration projects)
- Security and Compliance (especially important in aviation/airport projects)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
- CompTIA Security+field
- Master’s Degree (preferred or advantageous) in: Enterprise Architecture, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering
- 10 years experience working in a Class C airport environment providing services of similar scope and scale.
- 10+ years in enterprise and system integration, cloud platforms, APIs, data flow design
- Strong knowledge of integration tools such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Kafka, Microsoft Azure Integration Services, or IBM Integration Bus.
- Familiarity with cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) platforms, hybrid environments, and edge computing.
- TOGAF, ITIL, Agile, DevOps, CI/CD - Compliance ISO 27001, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, IATA standards
- Experience with REST, SOAP, MQTT, AMQP, and other integration protocols. - Understanding of data modeling, schema design, and standard data exchange formats (JSON, XML, CSV).
- Aviation and Terminal Systems such AS Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), Building Management Systems (BMS), Passenger Processing Systems (e.g., CUTE/CUPPS), Security & Access Control, Airport Operational Database (AODB), SCADA and PLC integration
- Experience integrating Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) in a secure and scalable manner.
- Understanding of smart infrastructure, sensor networks, IIoT, and edge analytics for airport operations and passenger experience.
- A problem-solver with customer focus, conflict resolution, and analytical skills. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with others.
- Passion for excellence, strong work ethic and results driven.
- Expertise in practically applying existing, new and emerging technologies to current, new and evolving business needs in support of business strategy.
- Familiarity with system development life cycle management, IT services management, IT infrastructure and operations, and IT Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
- Knowledge of business and technology ecosystems, SaaS (Software as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), APIs (Application Programming Interface), and microservices.
- Experience with large infrastructure and/or Airport Development projects and Technology integration
- Strong understanding of airport and airline business processes.
- Project management and contract management, applied to management of technology vendors and deliverables in construction industry.
- Hands on experience in managing of highly skilled technical resources – engineers, architects, developers, and/organizations (vendors) providing such services.
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