IT Security Architect

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university students’ union is seeking a Security Architect to enhance their IT security posture. You will lead the implementation of security best practices, mentor a team, and document security architecture. Candidates should have extensive IT experience, expertise in cloud security, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of relevant IT experience in diverse roles.
• Experience in implementing security architecture principles.
• Recommended certifications: CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, GIAC Security Architect.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on IT security.
• Ensure security posture during security incidents.
• Document enterprise security architecture guidance.

Skills

Technical leadership

IT security best practices

Mentoring

Documenting security architecture

Cloud security configuration

Configuring security tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SIEM

Antimalware

PAM

SWG

CASB

EDR

Job description

https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=41163&company=Cameco

Application Information

The Role
Cameco is looking for a subject matter expert in IT security to work with a group of talented and dedicated individuals to ensure our global IT systems are secure and controlled. As the Security Architect, you will play a critical role in contributing to the success of the business technology services (BTS) department and their goal to provide technological solutions that maximize business value while minimizing risk.

In this role, you will:
-Provide technical leadership on how to implement IT Security best practices
-Provide technical security expertise to IT projects
-Mentor and develop IT security skills of team members
-Document enterprise security architecture guidance
-Ensure new applications (on-premises and cloud) are securely implemented
-Complete sustainment tasks related to maintaining security posture
-Support and provide guidance during security incidents

Required:
-Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field
-Minimum ten years of relevant IT experience in diverse roles
-Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
-Experience implementing security architecture principles
-Experience in cloud security configuration of cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure)
-Experience in designing compliant security architecture environments
-Proven track record in configuring and maintaining security tools (e.g., SIEM, Antimalware, PAM, SWG, CASB, EDR)

Recommended:
-CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
-CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
-GIAC Security Architect (GDSA)