IT Disaster Recovery & Cloud Resilience Technical Architecture Lead, Deloitte Global Technology

Deloitte

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 129588
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Edmonton, AB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Regina, SKOur PurposeAt Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
  • Have many careers in one Firm.
  • Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
  • Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
--Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.The Technical Architecture Lead is responsible for ensuring that IT and cloud architecture designs align with Deloitte Technology business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) requirements. This role is crucial in ensuring that Deloitte Technology IT and cloud environments are secure, resilient, and capable of withstanding disruptions, supporting continuous business operations.This role involves assessing resilient architectural frameworks, mitigating risks, and ensuring high availability, failover strategies, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with IT and solutions, security, risk management stakeholders to develop and implement robust cloud and IT infrastructure strategies that guarantee operational continuity.What will your typical day look like?Strategic Responsibilities
  • Design and develop Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Strategy
  • Translate business continuity requirements into technical solutions that ensure system availability during disruptions.
  • Evaluate and recommend cloud-based BC/DR solutions, including multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Perform impact analysis and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Lead the development of IT continuity playbooks, incident response plans, and DR runbooks.
Technical Responsibilities
  • Architecture & Design - Define, design, and implement resilient IT and cloud architectures that meet business continuity and disaster recovery objectives.
  • Ensure high availability, redundancy, and failover capabilities across cloud and hybrid IT environments.
  • Develop and enforce architectural standards and best practices for IT resilience, recovery time objectives (RTO), and recovery point objectives (RPO).
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to integrate fault tolerance and resilience into technology solutions.
  • Governance & Compliance - Ensure IT architectures comply with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).
  • Define policies and controls for resilience, backup, and recovery in alignment with IT governance frameworks.
  • Participate in audits and assessments, ensuring that resilience measures meet business and regulatory requirements
  • Testing & Validation - Participate in regular testing of DR and failover mechanisms to validate architectural resilience.
  • Conduct chaos engineering and failure scenario simulations to test cloud resilience.
  • Analyze post-incident reports and lead architecture refinements based on findings.
Collaboration & Leadership
  • Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and business units on resilience best practices.
  • Partner with cloud providers, vendors, and third-party service providers to ensure architectural robustness.
  • Influence a team of architects and engineers in driving resilience initiatives across the enterprise.
Technical Skills
  • 10years of experience in technology in a large scale complex global organization
  • Experience operating a global Technology Operations center.
  • Solid application, infrastructure, and cyber security technology skills
  • Solid Understanding of cloud hosting platforms, network infrastructure and application hosting
  • Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless technologies.
  • Proficiency in systems administration, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
  • Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
  • Understanding of IT security principles and best practices.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, ITIL, or PMP are highly desirable
About the teamDeloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.Enough about us, let’s talk about youDo you possess the following?:
  • 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, cloud computing, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their resilience capabilities (e.g., multi-region deployments, auto-scaling, DRaaS).
  • Deep understanding of IT risk management, backup strategies, and high-availability patterns.
  • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and resilience methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, security, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for cloud resilience.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Preferred Certifications
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • TOGAF 9 Certified
Total RewardsThe salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.Be yourself, and more.We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.You shape how we make impact.Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.Be the leader you want to beSome guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.Have as many careers as you want.We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.The next step is yoursAt Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our , and the .We encourage you to connect with us at if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.

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