Cyber Security Architect

Astra North Infoteck Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Information Security Specialist to enhance their cloud security measures. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement robust security protocols, ensuring that security is ingrained in the software development lifecycle. You will assess technology and processes, define target security architectures, and collaborate with various teams to optimize security standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead security initiatives and make a significant impact on the organization's information security strategy. If you are passionate about safeguarding vital assets and possess relevant industry certifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in information security.
• Proficiency in developing security measures for cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security measures for cloud environments.
• Perform assessments to identify gaps against established standards.

Skills

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

Information Security Consulting

Risk Assessment

Security Standards Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Industry Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Job description

Experience (Years): 6-8

Candidate must have experience in the following areas:

1. Design and implement security measures, including standard prevention, detection, and remediation controls for cloud environments.
2. Ensure security is integrated into applications by incorporating standards and controls into the software development process.
3. Perform assessments of technology, processes, and vendors to identify gaps against established standards.
4. Review enterprise technology initiatives and define target security architecture for key platforms.
5. Define, implement, and assess controls necessary to protect information systems and vital assets in accordance with security requirements.
6. Provide information security consulting for internal projects.
7. Develop processes to support the certification and accreditation of systems prior to deployment into production.
8. Consult with other teams to evaluate security-related capabilities and ensure they address the threat landscape efficiently.
9. Develop and promote security initiatives supporting the organization's information security strategy.
10. Partner with Security Operations, Technology/Data Risk, and other teams to develop security standards, procedures, and roadmaps; ensuring security processes, tools, controls, and governance are optimized.
11. Analyze existing information security capabilities to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
12. Possess one or more industry certifications relevant to information security.