Security Architect

Systematix; Regina; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematix is seeking a Network Security Specialist – Security Architect to design secure enterprise infrastructure for a Regina client. The role emphasizes security solution architecture, risk-based remediation, and practical guidance across Cisco, Azure, networks, data centres, servers, and related technologies.

This is an onsite role in Regina, Saskatchewan, with a planned start in November 2026 and a duration of about 13 months.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project and support experience with Cisco and Azure from a security architecture perspective.
• Ability to evaluate infrastructure security risks and recommend architecture and controls.
• Translate technical and security requirements into actionable design documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration with infrastructure and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise Operations on security gaps and remediation options.
• Review security controls and prioritize improvements by risk.
• Provide security architecture guidance for infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare Detailed Solution Designs (DSDs) covering integration and data flows.
• Develop Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) for hardware, software, and networks.
• Contribute Conceptual Solution Designs (CSDs) and planning activities.
• Assess security architecture across Cisco, Azure, networks, data centres, and servers.
• Collaborate with network, server, storage, cloud, and other specialists.
• Present recommendations and risk-based priorities to stakeholders.
• Support reviews, implementation planning, and security consultation.

Skills

Cisco Security

Azure

Networking

Security architecture

Communication

Onsite collaboration

Job description

Systematix is currently seeking a Network Security Specialist – Security Architect to support our client’s enterprise infrastructure security and operational improvement initiatives. This role focuses on security solution architecture, risk-based remediation, and practical guidance across Cisco, Azure, networks, storage, data centres, servers, and related technologies. This is 100% onsite in Regina, SK.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The assignment supports the Intelligent Networks & Infrastructure function, working closely with Operations to identify and address security gaps. The successful consultant will evaluate existing controls, applicable standards, and operational risks to help prioritize security improvements and guide secure infrastructure solutions.

The role requires strong security architecture capability and an understanding of how infrastructure solutions are implemented and supported in an enterprise environment. Deliverables include detailed and conceptual solution designs, technical specifications, discovery, and infrastructure planning documentation.

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise Operations on security gaps, risk exposure, and practical remediation options.
• Review existing security controls and standards and prioritize improvements based on operational risk.
• Provide security architecture guidance for infrastructure solutions developed by Operations.
• Prepare Detailed Solution Designs (DSDs) covering integration, data flows, security measures, and compliance considerations.
• Develop Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) describing hardware, software, network configuration, and implementation requirements.
• Contribute Conceptual Solution Designs (CSDs), discovery activities, and core infrastructure planning.
• Assess security architecture across Cisco, Microsoft Azure, networks, storage, data centres, servers, and related platforms.
• Collaborate with network, server, storage, backup, cloud, and other infrastructure specialists.
• Present recommendations, design options, and risk-based priorities to technical and business stakeholders.
• Support technical reviews, implementation planning, and security consultation as needed.

REQUIREMENTS – MUST-HAVE

• Demonstrated project and support experience with Cisco, Azure, networking, storage, data-centre, server, and related technologies from a security solution architecture perspective.
• Ability to evaluate infrastructure security risks and recommend appropriate architecture and controls.
• Experience translating technical and security requirements into actionable design documentation and recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with infrastructure and Operations teams.
• Availability to work onsite in Regina, Saskatchewan.
• Qualifications aligned with the required security architecture responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS – NICE-TO-HAVE

• Previous hands-on infrastructure administration experience in server, storage, backup, or network environments.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience preparing detailed and conceptual infrastructure solution designs.
• Relevant security, networking, cloud, or architecture certifications.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or regulated enterprise environments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position: Security Specialist – Security Architect

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Planned Start Date: November 30, 2026

Planned End Date: December 31, 2027

Duration: Approximately 13 months

PAY DISCLOSURE

Intermediate: $85–$100/hour (CAD)

Senior: $100–$115/hour (CAD)

Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and security architecture expertise.

AI DISCLOSURE

Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of the recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.

ABOUT SYSTEMATIX

Systematix is one of Canada’s largest privately owned national consulting and resourcing firms, providing consulting and staffing services across public and private sectors.

Systematix. Results Focused. People Driven.