Security Specialist/Architect

Visionpool Business Services; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionpool Business Services in Regina, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Security Specialist – Security Architect to safeguard information systems by overseeing the design, build and implementation of cyber security controls. This onsite role requires mapping complex security structures and guiding best practices in cybersecurity across projects.

The position focuses on threat-risk assessments, security standards alignment, and collaboration with Architecture and Security teams to deliver secure

Qualifications

• Computer Engineering or Computer Science Degree.
• CISSP, SCCP, GIAC or similar security training.
• TOGAF certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience designing, integrating, and managing complex security infrastructure solutions (physical and cyber) in the electrical utility sector.
• Demonstrated record of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong project management and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and implement appropriate security standards (e.g. ISO 27019) to meet business security requirements applicable to electrical utilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide security requirements to projects and operational areas, based on Security Standards and best practice.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in the form of threat/risk assessments.
• Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy.
• Participate in identifying and collaborating with other project staff and Technology and Security experts on identifying suitable solutions.
• Consult with Enterprise Architecture and Data Architecture on roadmaps, strategies, and visions.
• Collaborate and share information, tools, priorities, and processes.
• Develop Technology Roadmaps based on current/future state reference architecture vision and roadmaps.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices to promote predictable and consistent designs.
• Create standardized forms or reusable artifacts.
• Facilitate, contribute and/or minute regular meetings with other project staff.
• Utilize information management systems, software, etc. to ensure vital contracts and technical documents are maintained.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to operational environments.

Education

Computer Engineering or Computer Science Degree

CISSP, SCCP, GIAC certifications

TOGAF certification

Tools

ISO 27019

Job description

Visionpool Business Services is hiring a Security Specialist – Security Architect whois pivotal in safeguarding information systems by identifying and overseeing the design, build and implementation of cyber security controls. The Security Architect is responsible for mapping out complex security structures and ensuring they achieve risk tolerances. Through the interactive threat-risk approach they will analyze applications to ensure security controls are met, identify potential breaches, and supervise the development of cyber secure systems. Collaborating with operational teams, the Security Architect contributes to security policies and protocols, and guide the organization towards best practices in cybersecurity. Their foresight in anticipating and mitigating security vulnerabilities is crucial for protecting the company’s data and infrastructure from cyber threats.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCTED 100% ONSITE IN REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide security requirements to projects and operational areas, based on Security Standards and best practice.

Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in the form of threat/risk assessments.

Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy.

Participate in identifying and collaborating with other project staff and Technology and Security experts on identifying suitable solutions.

Consult with Enterprise Architecture and Data Architecture on roadmaps, strategies, and visions.

Collaborate and share information, tools, priorities, and processes.

Develop Technology Roadmaps based on current/future state reference architecture vision and roadmaps.

Define standards, patterns, and best practices to promote predictable and consistent designs.

Create standardized forms or reusable artifacts.

Facilitate, contribute and/or minute regular meetings with other project staff.

Utilize information management systems, software, etc. to ensure vital contracts and technical documents are maintained.

Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to operational environments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Computer Engineering or Computer Science Degree

CISSP, SCCP, GIAC or similar security training.

TOGAF certification is an asset.

Demonstrated experience designing, integrating, and managing complex security infrastructure solutions (physical and cyber) in the electrical utility sector.

Demonstrated record of continuous improvement

Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated strong project management and organization skills.

Demonstrated ability to establish and implement appropriate security standards (e.g. ISO 27019) to meet business security requirements applicable to electrical utilities.