Cyber Security Solutions Architect

Bank of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Ottawa seeks a Cloud Security Architect to design secure Azure environments and lead cloud security strategies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in cloud security, with expertise in risk management frameworks and collaboration across cyber teams. This position offers excellent pay ranging from $126,765 to $149,135 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and a flexible hybrid work model that allows for substantial remote work.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Extra vacation days

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing security policies and security standards in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Enterprise architecture and risk management frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to secure the cloud environment and migrate workloads.
• Design secure architectures for Azure-based workloads.
• Conduct cyber assessments and threat modeling.

Skills

Cloud security

Collaboration

Threat modeling

Cyber risk governance

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree/diploma

Tools

Azure

Threat management tools

NIST 800-53

ISO 27001

Job description

Overview

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Closing Date: February 4, 2026 23:59 EST

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The Bank is committed to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country and is representative and inclusive of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By living our values and prioritizing our actions to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion, the Bank ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more engaging workplace.

We make career growth and professional development a priority. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce.

Let our team know if you need accommodation or support during the recruitment process due to a disability or other reason. We can provide support in multiple ways, from using this site and submitting your application, right through to the interview process. If you are the successful candidate, you can also discuss accommodation needs when you receive your offer.

We invite you to join an organization where differences are seen as strengths and are recognized, valued and respected. We welcome all candidates to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they identify with an Employment Equity designated group (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Racialized/Visible Minorities).

Cyber Security Solutions Architect

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada

Note: We are hiring for 2 positions: Cloud Security Architect (permanent role) and Security Solutions Architect (Term until end of 2027)

About the position:

We are seeking a cloud-savvy candidate interested in becoming a valued member of our cyber community! Reporting to the Assistant Director, Cyber Initiatives, you will lead efforts to secure our cloud environment, contribute to our ongoing cloud security strategy, and support teams migrating their workloads to the cloud.

What you will do:
As a Security Solutions Architect, you will:

• Collaborate with Cyber and IT teams in securing our cloud environment as well as application workloads migrating to the cloud
• Design and guide the implementation of secure architectures for Azure-based workloads aligned to internal security standards.
• Collaborate with other groups to conduct cyber assessments and threat modelling.
• Assist in the strategic adoption of AI with Cyber
• Research and monitor emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI), cloud security trends, and the changing threat landscape.
• Develop implementation guidelines and procedures for secure cloud workloads.

What you need to succeed
You are a collaborative team player and self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment. You bring your strong understanding of cloud security and enterprise architecture.

In addition, you have:

Experience in:

• Developing and implementing security policies and security standards, especially in cloud environments.
• Secure management and migration of workloads to the cloud
• Performing or involved in security assessments (vendors and solutions), including translating into cyber risk governance and risk management systems and process.
• Architecture design tools and techniques (threat modelling, reference architectures).

Knowledge of:

• Enterprise architecture & risk management frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, SABSA)
• Cyber Security standards such as: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2
• Key security domains: Identity and Access Management, Monitoring and Response, cloud security posture management, vulnerability and threat management,
• Tool and techniques to secure cloud-based workloads
• GenAI (LLMs, agentic AI, prompt/context engineering)

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a financial, banking, and/or payments environment
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (Azure preferred, such as Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Sentinel)
• CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSA, AZ-500

Your education and experience
Your combined education and work experience demonstrate that you have the proficiencies and skills for the role. We are ideally seeking candidates with a relevant degree/diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience.

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things.

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The official title for this position is “Cloud Security Architect and Security Solutions Architect ”

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $126,765to $149,135 (job grade 18)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations.Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.Onlycandidates selected for interviews will be contacted.