Senior IT Architect

Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top‑tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Summary The Senior IT Architect is a subject matter expert in the design and delivery of IT infrastructure solutions. This role is responsible for reviewing and validating infrastructure designs from an operational perspective within transport mobility systems. Key areas include server and storage architecture, networking, virtualization, monitoring and management platforms, PCI compliance and disaster recovery. The role provides advanced architecture design, engineering oversight, and system integration expertise. It also supports bid, tender, and variation processes by developing detailed infrastructure designs and cost estimates covering build, operations, and ongoing maintenance. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior IT Architect collaborates across technical and business teams while serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design Lead the design and review of end‑to‑end infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, networks, and data protection mechanisms for business‑critical systems Define system requirements, architecture, and integration approaches aligned to operational and business needs Drive system‑level design, including functional partitioning and architecture definition Cloud & Infrastructure Management Continuously improve cloud and infrastructure environments, including cost optimization and financial management Ensure high availability, resiliency, and scalability across all platforms Oversee implementation of backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies Delivery & Implementation Lead the design and implementation of new solutions in collaboration with Engineering, DevOps, and cross‑functional teams Work closely with Release and Change Management to ensure deployments are well‑planned, documented, and executed successfully with appropriate rollback strategies Participate in change review and approval processes, ensuring compliance with established policies Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and support teams Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, DevOps, V&V) and external partners to align outcomes Develop strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor Bids, Tenders & Continuous Improvement Contribute to bids, tenders, and variation proposals, including detailed designs and cost estimates Support continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and operations General Duties and Responsibilities Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures Other duties as requested Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, IT or a related discipline Skills/Experience/Knowledge 8–10 years’ experience in IT infrastructure, including high‑performance cloud environments Strong architecture experience across servers, storage, networks, and applications Advanced expertise in Azure and AWS, including automation and cloud‑native services Proven ability to develop detailed infrastructure designs and cost estimates for new customer solutions Advanced knowledge of high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies Experience with advanced network topologies (e.g. load balancers, firewalls, virtual networks) Familiarity with call centre technologies (e.g., ACD/PBX, CTI, IVR) Strong experience in performance system tuning and performance optimization Knowledge of implementation and configuration of monitoring and alerting systems Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills Strong stakeholder management, communication (written and verbal), and influencing capabilities Well‑developed interpersonal skills, including the capacity to develop and maintain a rapport with stakeholders at all levels of an organization Personal Qualities Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously and within teams Adaptable and effective in dynamic, fast‑paced matrix environments Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement Positive, proactive approach with a focus on delivering outcomes Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines Highly organized with a structured and logical approach The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business needs. Worker Type: Employee We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top‑tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). CTS is an industry‑leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications. CTS delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network. Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, and live, virtual, constructive and game‑based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission‑inspired capabilities enable assured multi‑domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security and commercial missions. Cubic is proud to have a presence in over 60 countries and employ over 5,000 people worldwide. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr