Security Solutions Architect

Adecco; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is looking for a Security Solutions Architect for a remote opportunity with a crown corporation in Ottawa. The role involves designing security architecture, managing cyber risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Computer Science and have extensive experience in Cyber Security Architecture, with several certifications valued.

Qualifications

• 10 years of recent work experience in IT.
• 5 years in developing Cyber Security Architecture.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of security solution design based on requirements.
• Develop security solutions architecture aligned with principles.
• Work with teams to mitigate and track cyber risks.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud Architecture

Application Security

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant @ Adecco | Human Resources, HRM, Training and Development | CHRP in process

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Security Solutions Architect. This is a 6-month Remote contract opportunity with a possibility of extension up to 2 years. This role is with one of our crown corporation client based in Ottawa. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Reliability level Security Clearance.

The Security Solutions Architect will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of the security solution design based on business, operational, technical and security requirements, as well as IT strategies
• Develop security solutions architecture/design based on business, operational, technical and security requirement, while aligning with the Bank’s Enterprise Architecture principles and Cyber Security standards
• Assess the technology solutions for compliance to the Bank Cyber Security directives and standards, following the Bank’s 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 Bank and recommend 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
• Other activities and deliverables, as required.

The Security Solutions Architect must meet the following mandatory requirements:

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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