Principal Security Architect

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead the development of robust cyber security strategies. In this pivotal role, you will engage with global stakeholders, oversee security architecture teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can foster a customer-focused culture and implement strategic security roadmaps. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for personal growth and community engagement, while making a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Rewards Program

Community Engagement Opportunities

Free Tea & Coffee

Dynamic Work Environment

Accessibility Accommodations

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and leadership skills are essential for this role.
• Experience in security analytics/monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture teams and oversee technology solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide architectural direction.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning and Management

Knowledge of Application Security

Knowledge of Data Security

Knowledge of Endpoint Security

Knowledge of Cloud Security

Experience with Enterprise Architecture Methodologies

Job description

Requisition ID: 222188

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Principal Security Architect, you will support development of long-term cyber security strategies and roadmaps, using architecture methodologies and security frameworks. In addition, you will participate in the development of the bank’s security architecture and broader enterprise architecture efforts.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

1. Lead the security and resilience architecture teams, oversee the development and maintenance of technology solutions, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
2. Engage with global stakeholders to provide architectural direction, participate in design councils, and ensure the quality and accuracy of standards and frameworks.
3. Foster a customer-focused culture, ensure operational effectiveness, and implement a people strategy to attract, retain, and develop team members.
4. Lead development of strategic security and resilience roadmaps and architecture plans including their respective value.
5. Maintain and periodically review information security patterns, frameworks and standards that align with Scotiabank’s (BNS) Enterprise Architecture directives and industry best practices, meet business needs and SLA requirements.
6. Develop and implement a robust security architecture process that ensures a current view of all security capabilities of the Bank are available and can inform development of a target state architecture that adheres to BNS security standards and best practices.
7. Interface routinely with technology peers in financial services and other industry sectors to learn about good practices and gain insight into industry trends and experiences.
8. Develop conceptual and logical security architectures for security capabilities in areas of Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Endpoint Security etc.

Do you have the skills?

1. Strong collaboration skills. Excellent oral and written communication, ability to present confidently to executives, attention to detail and strong planning and management ability.
2. Strong leadership skills to support development of security and resilience architecture teams.
3. Knowledge and experience with at least three of the following areas: application, data, endpoint, security analytics/monitoring, or cloud security.
4. Knowledge of, and experience working with, one or more formal Enterprise Architecture methodologies.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with teams in a highly complex and matrixed organization.
6. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Knowledge and experience in delivering blueprints, specifications, models, and guidelines.

What's in it for you?

1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
2. Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
3. Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
4. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
5. Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
6. Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Working location condition: Hybrid

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.