RQ08492 - Technology Architect - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is looking for a Senior Technology Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust security solutions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of cloud security technologies and have experience in public sector projects. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this role, along with the ability to work in agile teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading technical security architectures.
• Advanced knowledge in core security technology domains.
• Working knowledge of agile project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of cloud security patterns.
• Implement technical security architecture.
• Work with agile project delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership experience in technical security architecture

Cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Enterprise security services

Identity Access Management

Network Access Control (NAC)

Data Activity Monitoring

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Tools

Palo Alto Cortex XDR

Azure Sentinel

SPLUNK Cloud

Job description

About the job RQ08492 - Technology Architect - Senior

The SSD-Design Resource will be key members of the Secure Solutions Design Unit leading the design and implementation of enterprise security solutions, repeatable cloud security patterns and models. These resources bring specialized skills, knowledge and industry best practices in the areas of cloud and on‑premise security domains / services, application architecture, networking and security operations.

Develops, recommends, implements and manages the technical architecture (hardware, software, database and communications) which will be used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed cross‑platform environment.

Responsibilities also include the identification of relevant information and the determination of the environment, which will be used for development.

General Skills

Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical security architectures at the specified experience level.

Extensive experience with at least two cloud service providers (i.e. AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise security services, Identity and database technologies, and network access protocols.

Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of cloud applications.

Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large secure solution environments.

Knowledge and experience designing processes around ITIL and is able to guide others using this methodology.

Experience translating business requirements into solution needs.

Experience preparing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes and data models.

Experience developing, recommending, implementing and managing technical security architecture.

Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and directions.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.

A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management security principles, concepts, policies and practices.

Required Skills - 45%

• Advanced knowledge and experience with core security technology domains
• Identity Access Management
• Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Data
  • Database Activity Monitoring
• Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Cloud Security Groups
  • Secure Access Service Edge Architecture
• Security Operation Tools
  • Endpoint Protection & Detection Response (Palo Alto Cortex XDR)
  • SIEM (Azure Sentinel & SPLUNK Cloud)
  • Security Orchestration and Automated Response S.O.A.R

Agile Project Delivery - 15%

• Experience working on agile project delivery teams
• Working Experience with
  • Backlog
  • User Stories
  • Scrum
  • Sprints

Architecture and Design Experience - 35%

• Solution Design Framework and Documentation
• Requirements gathering
• Detailed design

Previous Public Sector Experience - 5%

Previous Public Sector work experience is considered a positive.