Cloud Security Architect

Sopra Steria I2S; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and digital services company is seeking a Cloud Security Architect in Toronto. You will design secure cloud solutions and work closely with engineering and security teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience with Google Cloud and AWS, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in cloud architecture. This role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Health Insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Hybrid work environment

Monthly transportation allowance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and deployment.
• Experience in designing and managing cloud solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud solutions.
• Align security strategy with cloud infrastructure.
• Identify security design gaps and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

Cybersecurity principles

Google Cloud experience

AWS experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About Us

Sopra Steria, one of the European leaders in consulting, digital services, and software development, helps its clients drive their digital transformation and achieve tangible and sustainable benefits. We provide a comprehensive response to the competitiveness challenges faced by large companies and organizations, combining in-depth knowledge of industries and innovative technologies with a resolutely collaborative approach. At Sopra Steria, we place humans at the center of our actions and commit to leveraging the full potential of digital technologies to build a positive future. With 50,000 employees across nearly 30 countries, the Group generated revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022. The world is how we shape it. For more information, visit us at www.soprasteria.com

Are you ready to take on the challenge with us?

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Cloud Security Architect to join Sopra Steria's Cybersecurity division (I2S), in our Toronto office or Montreal office. In this role you will help our enterprise customers in designing and implementing secure cloud solutions, on Google & AWS. This role bridges cloud architecture with cybersecurity, ensuring that infrastructure, applications, and data are resilient, compliant, and protected against evolving threats. The architect works closely with engineering, security, and business teams to define cloud security strategy, design reference architectures, and guide secure adoption of cloud-native services.

Sopra Steria Infrastructure & Security Services (I2S) is a subsidiary of Sopra Steria dedicated to infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity activities. It plays a key role in Sopra Steria's end-to-end services. With 3,000 employees, Sopra Steria I2S stands out for the flexibility of its delivery model, combining client proximity from our 8 agencies with the advanced industrial capabilities of our offshore service centers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, secure, and support international cloud infrastructure
• Align organizational security strategy and cloud infrastructure with overall business and technology strategy
• Identify security design gaps and recommend changes or enhancements
• Implement security by design in all business projects
• Support the deployment of Cybersecurity Solutions in cloud environments
• Co-design activities alongside solution architects and engineers
• Write architecture documents and present outcomes to architecture board
• Perform architecture review and provide analysis for internal and external auditors as required
• Evaluate business risks associated with security role design, request implementation of appropriate controls to address those risks, and provide recommendations on ways to simplify and streamline the security design
• Support management of all security related project milestones and tasks, run task lists, assign owners, track completion
• Work closely together with other project groups to stay in synch on common goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Senior level only, at least 8+ years of experience
• Experience in designing architecture and deployment of Google Cloud and AWS
• Experience designing/managing cloud architecture concepts, building industry solutions, and deploying them through hyper-scalers
• A high level of initiative and flexibility
• Organized with a proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and utilize time effectively in a challenging environment to drumbeat the activity
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Previous work in a multicultural environment
• English required / French is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Health Insurance
• Sick and Personal Days, as well as 3 weeks of vacation
• Hybrid work environment
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Company equipment to help you work efficiently
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

We offer phenomenal career progression opportunities and benefits which you can flex to meet your needs. Excellent training and development opportunities, and the encouragement to develop your skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.