Security Solutions Architect

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Ottawa; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa seeks a Security Solutions Architect for a 3-year remote contract. The role involves developing security architectures to meet business and security requirements while ensuring compliance with Cyber Security directives. With responsibilities including risk assessment and solutions design, this position is ideal for highly experienced professionals in IT security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of recent IT experience.
• 5 years in Cyber Security Architecture.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM.

Responsibilities

• Develop security solutions architecture aligning with Cyber Security standards.
• Assess technology solutions for compliance with Cyber Security directives.
• Apply threat modeling for cyber security risk measurement.

Skills

Risk management

Cyber security standards

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud Architecture (Azure)

Job description

This range is provided by CQ Search Group Ltd.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120.00 / hr - CA$130.00 / hr

Our Ottawa base company has a 3 year remote contract opportunity for a Security Solutions Architect.............

• Develop security solutions architecture / design based on business, operational, technical and security requirement, while aligning with the Enterprise Architecture principles and Cyber Security standards
• Assess the technology solutions for compliance to the Cyber Security directives and standards, following the Cyber Risk & Assessment Framework
• Work with solutions and project teams to mitigate and track cyber risks
• Apply a threat modeling approach to cyber security risk measurement and reporting
• Research and monitor technology developments and industry trends; assessing their applicability, functionality and reliability for the technologies that will enhance productivity and the achievement of the client’s business objectives
• Contribute to the development of the overall Cyber Security Solution Architecture processes, tools, standards, and templates

Required Qualifications :

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent demonstrated work experience in the IT field
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in developing Cyber Security Architecture
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience working in a cyber assessment program
• Demonstrated experience with risk management and security control methodologies and frameworks (such as, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex security and technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Additional Qualifications The following will also be considered :

• Demonstrated understanding of various Cyber based concepts such as Zero Trust Architecture and Data Loss Prevention
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cloud Architecture and Operations (Azure)
• Demonstrated knowledge of application security (SDLC)
• Demonstrated ability to work with an enterprise architecture framework and group
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and best practices in software architecture and architectural / design patterns and frameworks

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Software Development and Computer and Network Security

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