Security Architect

BQ INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in security solutions is looking for a skilled consultant to provide security assessments, develop technology roadmaps, and align security frameworks with business strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, relevant security certifications, and experience in cloud solutions, particularly in the utility sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Security certifications (CISSP, SCCP, GIAC) desired.
• Experience with Cloud Solutions like Azure/O365 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide security requirements based on standards and best practices.
• Identify security design gaps and recommend enhancements.
• Develop Technology Roadmaps aligned with the overall strategy.

Skills

Security risk assessments

Consultation

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Computer Engineering / Computer Science degree or equivalent

CISSP, SCCP, GIAC, or similar security training

TOGAF certification

Job description

Provide security requirements to projects and operational areas based on Security Standards and best practices.

Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in the form of threat/risk assessments.

Align standards, frameworks, and security with overall business and technology strategy.

Participate in identifying and collaborating with other project staff and Technology and Security experts on identifying suitable solutions.

Consult with Enterprise Architecture and Data Architecture on roadmaps, strategies, and visions.

Collaborate and share information, tools, priorities, and processes.

Develop Technology Roadmaps based on current/future state reference architecture vision and roadmaps.

Define standards, patterns, and best practices to promote predictable and consistent designs.

Create standardized forms or reusable artifacts.

Facilitate, contribute, and/or document minutes for regular meetings with other project staff.

Utilize SaskPower’s information management systems, software, etc., to ensure vital contract and technical documents are maintained.

Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to the area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment.

Deliverables/Quality of Service:

• Security threat-risk assessments of current state and proposed solutions
• Security Standards and reusable security requirements
• Security roadmaps and artifacts
• Critical Infrastructure reliability architecture specific to electrical utilities connected to the Bulk Electric System (BES)
• TRA reports on future recommendations (including budgetary information)
• Contribution to concept, methodology, component definition, and improvement
• Contribution to industry directions and best practices
• Contribution to documenting the current cybersecurity landscape and developing a strategy (1-5 years)

Desired Education/Certifications:

• Computer Engineering / Computer Science degree or equivalent
• CISSP, SCCP, GIAC, or similar security training
• TOGAF certification is an asset

Desired Experience:

• Experience in implementing Cloud Solutions (Azure/O365) would be an asset, as would experience in a utility or other critical infrastructure.