Security Architecture

HRConnects; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HRConnects in Montreal seeks a Security Architect to design and implement advanced security architectures across Azure, AWS and GCP, building resilient cloud security for a leading financial firm. You will implement zero-trust models, enforce IAM controls, configure TLS and logging, and collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure protection of data and applications against evolving threats.

This role offers high impact in a modern technical stack with opportunities to influence security

Qualifications

• Proven experience securing Azure, AWS and GCP environments.
• Strong understanding of zero-trust architectures and IAM controls.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender analytics and secure transmission protocols.
• Solid knowledge of application security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead security solutions across multiple cloud environments, maintaining a high standard of security posture.
• Manage and optimize access controls using RBAC and IAM.
• Develop and deploy zero-trust security architectures to enhance resilience.
• Utilize Microsoft Defender analytics to monitor and respond to threats.
• Ensure secure communication and logging practices, including TLS and syslog configurations.
• Apply industry best practices to secure applications and perform regular assessments.

Skills

Multi-cloud security

Zero-trust IAM

Microsoft Defender analytics

Application security

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Ready to shape the future of cybersecurity? Join us as a Security Architect and play a vital role in safeguarding critical cloud environments for a leading global financial firm. If you’re passionate about designing innovative security solutions that protect data and applications at the highest level, this is your chance to make a real impact.

About The Role

In this pivotal position, you'll design and implement advanced security architectures tailored to cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Your expertise will help build resilient zero-trust models, enforce robust identity and access management policies, and deploy comprehensive logging and secure transmission protocols. Collaborating with teams across IT and security, you’ll ensure that our applications and data remain secure against evolving threats.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and lead the implementation of security solutions across multiple cloud environments, ensuring a consistent, high-standard security posture.
• Manage and optimize access controls using RBAC and IAM, supporting secure, role-based access to all resources.
• Develop and deploy zero-trust security architectures to enhance organizational security resilience.
• Utilize advanced analytics with Microsoft Defender to monitor and respond to security threats proactively.
• Ensure secure communication and logging practices, including TLS and syslog configurations.
• Apply industry best practices to secure applications through comprehensive controls and regular assessments.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience managing security across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Strong understanding of zero-trust architectures, identity/access management, and security controls.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics using Microsoft Defender and secure transmission protocols.
• Solid knowledge of application security best practices.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working in the financial sector or similar regulated industries.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually.