Information Security Architect

Insight Global; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Canada is seeking an experienced IS Security Architect to serve as the enterprise security architecture authority for a large organization. You will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise across cloud, identity, network, application, and data security.

The role requires a strong architecture background, a practical risk-based approach, and the ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or security engineering.
• 3+ years in a Security Architect or leadership role.
• Proven experience designing Zero Trust and SASE/SSE architectures.
• Strong Entra ID, IAM, and PAM expertise.
• Experience with cloud security technologies including CSPM, CWPP, and SSPM.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security controls, risk management, and architectural decision-making.
• CISSP or equivalent preferred; TOGAF/SABSA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architecture across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data.
• Drive adoption of SASE/SSE technologies, including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and DLP solutions.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to embed security throughout the technology lifecycle.
• Design and enhance security logging, monitoring, and SIEM architecture capabilities.
• Align security solutions with PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and internal risk management frameworks.
• Support incident response activities, investigations, and post-incident reviews.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and help drive the adoption of AI-enabled security capabilities.
• Act as a technical escalation point and mentor security team members on complex security challenges.

Skills

Security architecture

Zero Trust

SASE/SSE

Entra ID

IAM

PAM

Education

CISSP or equivalent

TOGAF/SABSA asset

Tools

CSPM

CWPP

SSPM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IS Security Architect to serve as the enterprise security architecture authority for a large, complex organization. This individual will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise across security initiatives, helping shape and advance capabilities spanning cloud, identity, network, application, and data security.

The ideal candidate brings a strong architecture background, a practical risk-based approach, and the ability to influence stakeholders across both business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architecture across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data.
• Drive adoption of SASE/SSE technologies, including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and DLP solutions.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to embed security throughout the technology lifecycle.
• Design and enhance security logging, monitoring, and SIEM architecture capabilities.
• Align security solutions with PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and internal risk management frameworks.
• Support incident response activities, investigations, and post-incident reviews.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and help drive the adoption of AI-enabled security capabilities.
• Act as a technical escalation point and mentor security team members on complex security challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a Security Architect or Security Architecture leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Zero Trust and SASE/SSE architectures.
• Strong expertise with Entra ID, IAM, and PAM solutions.
• Experience with cloud security technologies including CSPM, CWPP, and SSPM.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security controls, risk management, and architectural decision-making.
• Experience supporting incident response and operational security teams.
• CISSP, relevant security certifications, degree, diploma, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, SABSA, or related architecture frameworks is considered an asset.