Server and Storage Architect

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Infrastructure Services is responsible for the planning, delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of the University’s core technology infrastructure supporting teaching, learning, research, and administrative services across Simon Fraser University. The department manages enterprise networks, servers, storage, and related platforms that support critical university wide applications and digital services, ensuring services remain secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the University, Infrastructure Services provides technical leadership in infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and technology modernization initiatives that support SFU’s academic and administrative mission.

About the Role

The Server & Storage Architect leads the development and evolution of the University's enterprise server, storage, virtualization, cloud and data centre architecture strategy. The role establishes institutional architecture standards, guiding principles, governance frameworks, and technology roadmaps that support the University's academic, research, administrative and security objectives.

The role provides authoritative technical leadership and architectural guidance for enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives including hybrid cloud, software-defined infrastructure, automation, disaster recovery, cyber resilience, and enterprise systems integration. The role develops architectural requirements and recommends institutional technology direction through close consultation with University stakeholders and participation in regional, national, and international higher education and technology communities.

The role ensures architectural principles, operational sustainability, security requirements, risk management practices, and lifecycle management standards are consistently applied across enterprise infrastructure services.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic IT leader with extensive experience managing enterprise infrastructure services in a complex environment. They bring strong technical knowledge of networks, servers, storage, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems, combined with proven leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate is an effective communicator and relationship builder who can lead teams, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

They demonstrate sound judgment, a customer service orientation, and the ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions that support organizational goals.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree in Computing Science or a related discipline and eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Excellent leadership, coaching, team management, and supervisory skills.

Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure services, including networks, servers, storage, and cybersecurity.

Excellent business analysis, project management, and strategic planning skills.

Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups and lead consensus-based decision making.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*

Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*

And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.