Opentext Architect

Position: OpenText Architect

Location: Canada

Mode of Work: Hybrid (3 days a week)

This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are looking to hire an OpenText Architect.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced OpenText Architect with expertise in designing, implementing, and modernizing enterprise-scale Azure environments supporting OpenText platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Azure architecture, Windows Server migrations, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), SQL Server deployments, security, governance, and enterprise application integrations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure infrastructure for OpenText platforms, including resource groups, VNets, subnets, NSGs, and private endpoints.
• Architect secure, scalable environments using Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Internal Load Balancer, Bastion, Key Vault, and Log Analytics.
• Lead OS migration and modernization from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2022/2025 using re-platforming and rebuild strategies.
• Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/Bicep and implement governance with Azure Policy, RBAC, and tagging standards.
• Design and deploy SQL Server 2022 (Managed Instance or VM) and lead database migrations using DMA and Azure DMS.
• Develop and maintain golden images for Windows Server and standardize VM provisioning across environments.
• Implement secure architecture with private networking, Entra ID/AD DS integration, and zero public exposure using Bastion and private endpoints.
• Lead OpenText application installation, configuration, prerequisite setup (.NET, IIS), and multi-tier integration (web, app, DB layers).
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Design and implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions using Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, and application teams for end-to-end delivery, migration, validation, and performance tuning.
• Produce architecture documentation, ensure compliance with enterprise standards, and support knowledge transfer and handover to operations teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in OpenText Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or Enterprise Platform Deployments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including networking, compute, security, monitoring, and governance.
• Strong expertise in Terraform and/or Bicep for Infrastructure as Code implementation.
• Experience with Windows Server migrations and modernization projects.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2022 deployments, upgrades, and migration tools such as DMA and Azure DMS.
• Experience implementing enterprise security controls including Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Policy, and private networking.
• Strong experience in OpenText platform architecture, deployment, administration, and integration.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and high-availability best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, communication, and leadership skills.