Information Security Architect

Akkodis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm based in Calgary is looking for a Security Architect to work with major clients and a pre-sales team. This hybrid role demands an extensive understanding of cybersecurity domains, technical presentations, and solution strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and industry certifications. Join us to shape the future of security solutions in a collaborative environment!

Qualifications

• Expertise across cybersecurity domains including network, cloud, SIEM, endpoint, GRC, AppSec and IAM.
• Some operational background preferred in cybersecurity domains.
• Experience with relevant tools, frameworks, and compliance standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert across various cybersecurity domains.
• Design integrated cybersecurity architectures leveraging services and partner technologies.
• Work seamlessly with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure customer success.

Skills

Expertise in cloud security

Knowledge of identity management

Experience with endpoint protection

Understanding compliance frameworks

Ability to assess business needs

Familiarity with cybersecurity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering

Tools

Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. PCNSA, CCIE, CCSP, CISM, CISSP, GIAC)

Job description

Overview

Our Calgary-based client is a highly respected voice in the Security Solutioning space. As a Security Architect, you will work with a pre-sales team and large-scale clients to solution key Security areas like Identity Management, End-point protection, compliance frameworks, Cloud Security, among other key areas.

This is a Hybrid role based in Calgary, AB.

As a key member of the Solutions Architecture team, you will have expertise in the following key areas:

Cybersecurity Solution Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert across domains such as cloud security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead discovery and assessment sessions with clients to identify gaps, define requirements, and shape solution strategies.
• Design integrated cybersecurity architectures leveraging services and partner technologies.

Sales Enablement & Customer Engagement

• Partner with account managers to qualify and advance opportunities.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proofs-of-concept to technical and executive audiences.
• Simplify complex security concepts into clear, actionable insights for customers.
• Presenting on technical subject matter at industry and commercial conferences.

Solution Design & Proposal Support

• Promote and solution cybersecurity service offerings across customer engagements.
• Draft Statements of Work (SOWs), RFP responses, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ensure proposed solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with customer needs.
• Position iON as a strategic partner by tailoring solutions to the customer's journey, not just selling products.
• Partner with product vendor Solution Architects for product-specific solutioning, leveraging their expertise to strengthen customer outcomes.
• At times, structuring and executing on customer facing Proof of Concept technical labs, demonstrations, and comparisons.
• Being familiar with the technical and security capabilities of major vendors.
• Certifying on major partner vendors technical solutions.

Collaboration & Continuous Feedback

• Work seamlessly with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure customer success.
• Capture customer and market feedback to inform service development and strategy.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is driven, curious, and cares about doing great work. Ideally, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. PCNSA, CCIE, CCSP, CISM, CISSP, GIAC)
• Expertise across cybersecurity domains including network, cloud, SIEM, endpoint, GRC, AppSec and IAM, with core capability in one of these domains. Some operational background is preferred.
• Experience with relevant tools, frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Ability to assess business needs and design fit-for-purpose security architectures.
• Familiarity and experience with evaluating business risk and developing appropriate solutions.