Security Architecture

HRConnects; Montreal; On-site; CAD 168,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

HRConnects is seeking a Security Architect to design and implement advanced security architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will build zero-trust models, enforce IAM policies, and deploy secure transmission protocols to protect data and applications in a financial-grade environment.

Collaborating with IT and security teams, you’ll ensure resilient security postures, logging, and threat monitoring using Microsoft Defender while maintaining robust access controls and secure communications

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.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead security solutions across multiple cloud environments with consistent high standards.
• Manage and optimize access controls using RBAC and IAM for secure resource access.
• Develop and deploy zero-trust security architectures to enhance resilience.
• Utilize Microsoft Defender analytics to monitor and respond to 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.

Skills

Azure cloud

AWS cloud

GCP cloud

Zero-trust architecture

IAM / RBAC

Microsoft Defender analytics

TLS security

Application security

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

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