information technology (IT) security architect

KTC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional. The role involves collaborating with clients to identify technical requirements and developing robust information systems solutions. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma and have a strong background in cybersecurity. This position also emphasizes teamwork and analytical skills, providing an opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment with a focus on security and quality assurance.

Benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

On-site recreation and activities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Education: 1-2 years non-university diploma required.
• Experience in cybersecurity is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Confer with clients to identify requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement information systems solutions.
• Assess security risks to data and software.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Analytical

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

Java

Python

MS SQL Server

Unix Shell Scripting

Firewall

Security software

Networking hardware

Networking security

Intranet

Servers

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : Experience an asset
• Computer science

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry
• Office building

Tasks

• Confer with clients to identify requirements
• Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements
• Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions
• Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
• Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems
• Robotic process automation
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Intranet
• Servers
• Security software
• Java
• Python
• Firewall
• Unix Shell Scripting
• MS SQL Server

Area of work experience

Area of specialization

• Cybersecurity

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical
• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example : job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities