Intermediate Security Specialist – Security Architect - Onsite Regina, SK

Compugen Inc; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compugen Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Security Specialist – Security Architect for a 12 month contract onsite in Regina, SK.

The consultant will provide security architecture expertise to Operations, helping identify, contextualize and prioritize security gaps based on existing controls, security standards and operational risk. They will also provide security guidance for infrastructure solutions developed by Operations.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant security experience
• Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
• CISSP, SSCP, GIAC or similar security training
• Cisco and Azure infrastructure/security experience
• Network, server, storage, backup and data-centre experience
• Security solution architecture experience
• Threat/risk assessment experience
• Strong written/verbal communication, documentation and stakeholder‑management skills
• Experience establishing and applying enterprise security standards
• Electrical utility / critical infrastructure experience, particularly NERC CIP, is highly valuable
• TOGAF is an asset
• Previous operational infrastructure administration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Detailed Solution Designs (DSDs) covering architecture, integration, data flows, security controls and compliance.
• Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) covering hardware/software requirements, network configuration and other implementation details.
• Conceptual Solution Designs, discovery and core infrastructure planning, plus ongoing security advice, guidance and consultation.

Skills

Security architecture

Cisco

Azure

Network experience

Server storage

Threat risk assessment

Documentation

Stakeholder management

NERC CIP knowledge

TOGAF

Education

Computer Engineering/Computer Science degree

Job description

About Compugen

Compugen is Canada's largest privately-owned Technology Ally. To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations delivering experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centered and technology-enabled.

Dreaming, designing, and delivering isn't just a mantra for us — it's a way of life. We believe that technology is the conduit, but our people – they are the connection that truly makes the magic happen!

Our Culture

We are a human-centered culture where we prioritize your well-being and are invested in helping you reach your fullest potential. We're not only focused on achieving our goals — we're dedicated to helping you achieve yours.

If you're relentlessly curious, driven to make a difference, and collaborative at the core, then you belong with us.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate Security Specialist – Security Architect for a 12 month contract Onsite in Regina, SK.

The consultant will provide security architecture expertise to Operations, helping identify, contextualize and prioritize security gaps based on existing controls, security standards and operational risk. They will also provide security guidance for infrastructure solutions developed by Operations.

This is specifically an infrastructure-focused security architect. Mandatory experience includes projects/support involving Cisco, Azure, networking, storage, data centres, servers and related infrastructure from a security solution architecture perspective. Prior hands‑on operational administration of servers, storage, backup and networks is particularly desirable.

The broader position catalogue also requires experience identifying architecture security gaps, conducting/recommending threat-risk assessments, defining security standards and patterns, developing technology roadmaps, and working with Enterprise and Data Architecture. Candidates should understand security standards applicable to electrical utilities, including ISO 27019 and NERC CIP, and have experience designing/integrating complex physical and cyber security infrastructure solutions in the utility sector.

Required Profile

• 6–8 years of relevant experience to meet SaskPower's Intermediate classification
• Computer Engineering / Computer Science degree or equivalent
• CISSP, SSCP, GIAC or similar security training
• Cisco and Azure infrastructure/security experience
• Network, server, storage, backup and data-centre experience
• Security solution architecture experience
• Threat/risk assessment experience
• Strong written/verbal communication, documentation and stakeholder‑management skills
• Experience establishing and applying enterprise security standards
• Electrical utility / critical infrastructure experience, particularly NERC CIP, is highly valuable
• TOGAF is an asset
• Previous operational infrastructure administration is an asset.

The catalogue's Seniority framework also expects Intermediate resources to work independently on most operational tasks with minimal supervision, operate across different projects within their domain, communicate effectively with senior and junior resources, and demonstrate continuing professional development.

Key Deliverables

The successful resource will be expected to produce:

• Detailed Solution Designs (DSDs) covering architecture, integration, data flows, security controls and compliance.
• Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) covering hardware/software requirements, network configuration and other implementation details.
• Conceptual Solution Designs, discovery and core infrastructure planning, plus ongoing security advice, guidance and consultation.

Equity Statement

At Compugen, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We actively recruit from all groups, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We recognize the importance of removing barriers to participation and provide accommodation upon request to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, our People & Culture representative will work with you to meet your needs in a confidential and respectful manner. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table-and we are taking deliberate action to make this a reality.

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