Security Architect

Teckhorizon Inc; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking experienced Security Architects for their Cybersecurity and Risk Management Branch. The role involves enhancing the security of critical infrastructure through various responsibilities, including reviewing project designs for compliance and integrating security solutions. Applicants should possess extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in public sector initiatives, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This position, starting September 8, 2025, offers a two-year duration with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in conducting infrastructure and application security reviews.
• Proficient in integrating cloud, endpoint, and network security solutions.
• Expertise in performing risk analysis, solution design, and providing security advisory.
• Experience in supporting security governance and compliance operations.
• Ability to design secure system architectures and plan for legacy system retirement.

Responsibilities

• Review IT project designs for compliance with government security policies and standards.
• Collaborate with solution architects and vendors to ensure secure integration of technologies.
• Analyze existing infrastructure to identify security gaps and propose mitigation strategies.
• Lead initiatives involving security architecture upgrades, cloud migrations, and legacy system retirement.
• Provide advisory services on emerging cybersecurity risks, technologies, and best practices.
• Support ongoing cybersecurity governance, compliance, and operational functions.

Skills

Infrastructure security reviews

Cloud security solutions integration

Risk analysis

Security governance

Secure system architectures design

Communication skills

Leadership in cloud security transitions

Job description

Reference: RFR-0696

Client: Government of Saskatchewan

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (100% On-site)

Start Date: September 8, 2025 (Staggered starts may apply)

Duration: 2 years, with a 1-year optional extension

Project Overview

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement’s Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking experienced Security Architect(s) to support the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Branch. The selected candidates will contribute to the Cybersecurity Maturity Program and enhance the security of critical provincial infrastructure.

Must-Haves (Mandatory Requirements)

Candidates must demonstrate experience in:

• Conducting infrastructure and application security reviews
• Integrating cloud, endpoint, and network security solutions
• Performing risk analysis, solution design, and providing security advisory
• Supporting security governance, compliance, and operations
• Designing secure system architectures and planning for legacy system retirement
  
  

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred/Desirable)

• Experience supporting public sector cybersecurity initiatives
• Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model
• Conducting Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) in government or large enterprise environments
• Developing or enforcing enterprise-wide security policies
• Working within a multi-vendor architecture and collaborating with diverse technical teams
• Evaluating and integrating emerging security technologies
• Strong communication and documentation skills (e.g., preparing security advisories)
• Leadership in architectural modernization and cloud security transitions
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Review IT project designs for compliance with government security policies and standards
• Collaborate with solution architects and vendors to ensure secure integration of technologies
• Analyze existing infrastructure to identify security gaps and propose mitigation strategies
• Lead initiatives involving security architecture upgrades, cloud migrations, and legacy system retirement
• Provide advisory services on emerging cybersecurity risks, technologies, and best practices
• Support ongoing cybersecurity governance, compliance, and operational functions