Security Architect

Global Technical Talent; Regina; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Security Architect to support cybersecurity initiatives for a major power supplier in Canada. This role involves applying security architecture principles, collaborating with teams, and reviewing designs to enhance security within IT and operational technology environments. Candidates should have IT security experience, ideally with recent exposure to utilities-sector projects. The firm values diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience working in IT security.
• Recent experience supporting cybersecurity deliverables in the utilities industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply security architecture principles to IT and operational technology environments.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure cybersecurity controls are embedded in system design.
• Support cybersecurity roadmaps, standards, policies, and project deliverables.
• Review designs, perform threat modeling, and recommend security improvements.

Skills

IT security experience

Utilities cybersecurity experience

Ability to review designs and recommend secure architecture patterns

Threat modeling

Security standards & compliance familiarity

Strong documentation and communication skills

Job description

Security Architect

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• Cybersecurity Architect
• IT Security Specialist
• Security Solutions Architect

Location: Regina, SK

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: Approximately 12 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible

Job Summary

The Security Architect will support cybersecurity initiatives for one of Canada’s largest power suppliers, contributing to secure systems design, risk mitigation, and protection of critical infrastructure. This role requires experience working within IT and security, with recent exposure to utilities‑sector cybersecurity projects. The architect will help ensure secure architectures, provide security guidance, and contribute to project deliverables that protect operational and customer systems across SaskPower’s environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply security architecture principles to IT and operational technology (OT) environments.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure cybersecurity controls are embedded in system design.
• Support cybersecurity roadmaps, standards, policies, and project deliverables.
• Review designs, perform threat modeling, and recommend security improvements.
• Contribute to cybersecurity documentation and solution recommendations for utilities‑focused projects.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in cross‑functional discussions to support secure system implementation.

Required Experience

• Experience working in IT security.
• Recent experience (within the last two years) supporting cybersecurity deliverables in the utilities industry.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• CISSP or related security certification.
• Broader utilities cybersecurity project experience.
• Experience supporting large, enterprise‑scale security programs.

Required Skills

• IT security experience
• Utilities cybersecurity experience
• Ability to review designs and recommend secure architecture patterns

Preferred Skills

• Threat modeling
• Security standards & compliance familiarity
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Additional Skills

• Understanding of utilities operations and critical infrastructure security needs
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with technical teams
• Experience supporting security deliverables within structured project environments

About the Client

Leading power supplier operating one of Canada’s largest power grids, providing reliable, sustainable, and cost‑effective energy. Customers can manage meter reads, receive outage alerts, track billing, and access power‑use data. The organization is committed to increasing gender diversity in the skilled trades and supporting an inclusive workforce.

About GTT

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-28907