Security Designer

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Security Designer in Canada with strong cybersecurity and cryptography expertise to design and evolve solutions for secrets management, keys, PKI, and privileged access. The role emphasizes secure integration patterns and collaboration with IT teams to align with security standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to cryptography initiatives and privilege access controls, while collaborating with delivery and architecture teams to ensure comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of information security experience, including at least 2 years in cryptography.
• Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or operating HSM solutions in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards like NIST and ISO 27001.
• Intermediate English proficiency for collaboration with vendors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve solutions for secrets management, cryptographic keys, digital certificates, and privileged accounts in line with security standards.
• Define integration patterns and support IT teams in secure use of Secrets portfolio platforms (HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, PKI).
• Contribute to cryptography initiatives including certificate lifecycle management, crypto-agility, and post-quantum considerations.
• Participate in designing and improving privileged access management with least privilege, segregation of duties, and traceability.
• Collaborate with delivery, architecture, and project teams to integrate security requirements and produce documentation, guides, and reference models.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cryptography

Privileged access Mgmt

Security design

HSM in cloud

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

HashiCorp Vault

Azure Key Vault

PKI tooling

Job description

Build the Future With Us

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to an organization whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Security Designer, you will play a key role in the design, evolution, and operationalization of solutions for secrets management, cryptographic keys, digital certificates, and privileged access. Your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening the organization's security posture and advancing modern practices in cryptography and identity and access management.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish With Us

As a Security Designer, you will play a central role in our mission. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and evolve solutions for secrets management, cryptographic keys, digital certificates, and privileged accounts in alignment with the organization's security and architecture standards.
• Define integration patterns and support IT teams in the secure use of platforms within the Secrets portfolio, including HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions.
• Contribute to cryptography initiatives, including certificate lifecycle management, crypto-agility, cryptographic inventory activities, and the transition toward post-quantum cryptography.
• Participate in the design and continuous improvement of privileged access management mechanisms by applying principles such as least privilege, segregation of duties, and traceability.
• Collaborate with delivery, architecture, and project teams to integrate security requirements into technology solutions while ensuring high-quality documentation, integration guides, and reference models.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for expertise in cybersecurity, cryptography, and privileged access management.
• Stands out for the ability to design secure solutions while ensuring seamless integration into technology environments.
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Is recognized for leadership, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Has a minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, including at least 2 years of experience in cryptography.
• Has hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or operating HSM solutions in cloud environments.
• Possesses knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST and ISO 27001.
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to collaborate with technology vendors, consult specialized documentation, analyze platforms, and discuss cybersecurity technical matters with external partners and stakeholders on a regular basis.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where potential can thrive and grow freely;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement program, an employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine, an employee and family assistance program, an ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and much more.