About the group:
Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Role: DWP Architect
Location: Toronto, ON
Mandatory skills: Architecture design, GenAI and Transformation projects, Implementation of GenAI/Automation projects
JD :
• Define and implement target-state digital workplace architecture (EUC, collaboration, identity, ServiceNow, endpoint management).
• Align DWP solutions with BMO business goals, regulatory requirements, and transformation roadmap.
• Establish architecture standards, guardrails, and reusable design patterns.
• Lead end-to-end architecture design and implementation of DWP platforms (e.g., M365, ServiceNow, VDI, collaboration tools).
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions.
• Ensure solutions are integrated with enterprise platforms and APIs and optimized for performance and resiliency.
• Drive large-scale workplace transformation initiatives from design through deployment and hypercare.
• Define implementation roadmap, milestones, and delivery approach (Agile/Hybrid).
• Oversee technical delivery to ensure solutions meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
• Act as primary architecture advisor to client and stakeholders (Business, IT, Security, Operations).
• Facilitate architecture reviews, design authority boards, and governance forums.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, risk, and compliance standards
• Design and manage integration across workplace tools, ITSM (ServiceNow), and enterprise systems.
Compensation: We are offering between $100,000 – $122,000. Applications will be accepted until June 22, 2026.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
