Security Solutions Architect Job Details | Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Security Solutions Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the cyber resilience of critical components within Canada’s financial system. You will lead initiatives that assess and implement security architecture, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the Bank's security posture. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Canada's economy while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package designed for your career growth. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Extra vacation days

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in security architecture.
• Experience with cyber risk governance and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide IT Cyber Security team through risk management assessments.
• Establish frameworks to measure cyber risk and resiliency.

Skills

Security Policies Development

Cyber Risk Management

Architecture & Design Techniques

Cloud Security

Identity and Access Management

Education

Relevant Degree/Diploma

Tools

NIST 800-53

ISO 27001/27002

SOC 2

Azure

Job description

Security Solutions Architect

Take a central role

The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada

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About the position:

We are seeking candidates interested in becoming valued members of our cyber community!

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Cyber Architecture, you will join a team tasked with assessing, developing, and implementing security architecture designs to meet the cyber resiliency standards of internal and external facing Bank products and programs.

What you will do:
As a Security Solutions Architect, you will:

• Guide IT Cyber Security team and our internal product development communities through risk management and cyber assessments
• Establish frameworks to measure and report on the cyber risk and resiliency of critical components to the Canadian Financial System.
• Collaborate with business groups to conduct cyber assessments when called upon.
• Research and monitor innovative technology developments and industry trends.
• Contribute to the evolution of our Cyber Security Risk processes, tools, and standards.
• Develop implementation guidelines and procedures.

What you need to succeed
You are a great teammate, willing to communicate and work with colleagues or other architects to deliver end-to-end solutions. You are also a self-starter, capable of grasping new information and providing innovative solutions in a team environment.

In addition, you have:

Experience in:

• Developing and implementing security policies and security standards
• Performing or involved in security assessments (vendors and solutions), including translating into cyber risk governance and risk management systems and process.
• Architecture & design techniques and tools

Knowledge of:

• Enterprise architecture & risk management frameworks
• Cyber Security standards such as: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2
• Various cyber based concepts such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability and Threat Management, Zero Trust Architectures, Data Loss Prevention, etc.
• Tool and techniques to secure cloud-based workloads

Nice-to-have:

• Previous experience in a financial, banking, and/or payments environment
• Proven experience with cloud security (Azure preferred)
• CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSA

Your education and experience
Your combined education and work experience demonstrate that you have the proficiencies and skills for the role. We are ideally seeking candidates with a relevant degree/diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $124,279to $146,211 (job grade 18)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations.Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.