Security Architect

R Systems; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frequent internal hackathons

Cultural celebrations

Diverse project exposure

Centre of Excellence (COE)

E-learning platform

Open door policy

Job summary

R Systems in Canada seeks a Security Architect to design and deliver secure solutions across cloud, network, and infrastructure. You will partner with project, engineering, and infrastructure teams to define security requirements and perform architecture reviews.

The role emphasizes threat modeling, risk assessments, and implementing practical security controls while balancing business needs. 5–10 years in cybersecurity preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in cybersecurity.
• Experience designing secure solutions for cloud, application, network, and infrastructure.
• Ability to balance security risks with business needs and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to design secure solutions.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews.
• Develop security requirements for projects and vendors.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Support cloud, application, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Work with engineers to implement security controls.
• Review vendor security architectures.

Skills

Cloud security

Network security

Infrastructure security

Application security

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Security frameworks

Security reviews

Job description

R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals.

We Are Great Place to Work® Certified™ in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]!

We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by theTimes Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.

Company Link: R Systems | Digital Product Engineering

Position Overview:

As a Security Architect at R Systems, you will play a key role in designing and delivering secure solutions across cloud, application, network, and infrastructure environments. You will partner closely with project, engineering, and infrastructure teams to conduct architecture reviews, define security requirements, perform threat modeling and risk assessments, and implement practical security controls. The ideal candidate will be able to balance security risks with business and delivery needs while providing timely, actionable guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Target experience: 5-10 years in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with project teams to design secure solutions.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews.
• Develop security requirements for projects and vendors.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Support cloud, application, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Work with engineers to implement security controls.
• Review vendor security architectures.

Key technical / capability areas

• Strong understanding of cloud, network, infrastructure, and application security.
• Experience with security frameworks and best practices.
• Ability to balance risk with business and delivery requirements.

What strong candidates will demonstrate

• Provides timely, practical security guidance.
• Identifies and mitigates risk before production.
• Works as a partner to engineering and infrastructure teams rather than as a blocker.

Why Join R Systems?

• Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.
• Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.
• Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.
• E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.
• Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.

R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.