Principal Architect – Cyber Security

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Architect in Cyber Security, where you will shape the cyber security architecture and strategy. This pivotal role involves collaborating with leadership to enhance security practices across the organization, advocating for modern approaches to security challenges, and providing expert consultation. You will leverage your extensive experience in cyber security and architectural frameworks to influence outcomes and drive the adoption of integrated security services. If you are passionate about innovation and making a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology with leadership roles, 5+ years in Cyber Security.
• Experience developing architecture practices at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own and apply architectural framework for cyber security capabilities.
• Lead design exercises to translate strategy into actionable solutions.

Skills

Cyber Security

Architectural Frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA)

Azure Cloud Solutions

Security Technologies

NIST CSF

PCI-DSS

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

SAFe Agile Delivery Practices

Education

Advanced Cyber Security Qualifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK)

Formal Training in Architectural Frameworks

Tools

Azure

Security Tools

Job description

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the VP, CISO, the Principal Architect – Cyber Security plays a key role in the operation and continuous evolution of the architecture practice within Canadian Tire. This role will be responsible for owning and applying the architectural framework for all cyber security capabilities across the organization based off industry best practice and tailored to Canadian Tire needs.

The Principal Cyber Security Architect works closely with leadership and enterprise architecture to establish, maintain and socialize the cyber security capability strategy. The Principal Architect will enforce Canadian Tire architecture principals and own the Cyber Security capabilities model within IT and across the enterprise.

1. Ensure the overall Canadian Tire architecture practice is maintained and is effective in achieving required outcomes.

2. Be an advocate for modern approaches to cyber security challenges within the enterprise.

3. Act as a resource for teams looking for deeper clarity, potential solutions, or recommendations for meeting unmitigated security requirements.

4. Review existing environment standards, designs, tools, and services to determine areas of weakness, inconsistency, or exposure to establish roadmap for remediation and maturity.

5. Lead or participate in design exercises to translate Canadian Tire cyber security strategy and requirements into actionable solutions.

6. Provide consultation at all levels across the enterprise as a sought-out expert in Cyber Security domains.

7. Build credibility and communicate effectively with C-level stakeholders.

8. Foster and build needed relationships with senior stakeholders to align Cyber Security strategy to business needs, drive adoption of integrated security services and embed security throughout the processes of the organization.

9. Utilize strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to build credibility and collaboration, including developing effective cross-organizational and vendor relationships.

What you bring:

1. 10+ years experience in a large technology environment with progressive architectural leadership roles, preferably with exposure to retail or banking sectors, with 5+ years focused on Cyber Security.

2. Experience in developing and operating an architecture practice at scale with strategic accountabilities, both short and long term.

3. Extensive experience with Azure cloud solutions.

4. Experience in leading strategic planning towards key outcomes for multi-year risk and maturity-based outcomes.

5. Formal training in an architectural framework (such as TOGAF or SABSA).

6. Strong background in the implementation and operation of a wide range of security technologies spanning on premise and cloud environments.

7. Advanced Cyber Security qualifications are desired (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK).

8. Experience working with NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK Framework and others.

9. Experience influencing and participating in SAFe agile delivery practices.

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.