Senior Cyber Security Solutions Architect

Calian Group Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Cyber Security Solutions Architect to design security solutions and assess technology compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in IT, with strong experience in solutions architecture and cyber assessments. This hybrid role requires collaboration with stakeholders and expertise in securing cloud environments. Join us to enhance cybersecurity strategies for our clients.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in IT.
• 5 years' experience in solutions architecture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the security solution design based on various requirements.
• Assess technology solutions for compliance.
• Mitigate cyber risks with project teams.
• Research and recommend applicable technologies.
• Contribute to Cyber Security Architecture processes.

Skills

Cyber Security expertise

Solution Architecture

Risk assessment

Threat modeling

Azure security

Security policy development

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

University degree or college diploma in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AI Foundry

Github Copilot

Databricks

Job description

Position Overview

Calian ITCS is currently seeking a Senior Cyber Security Solutions Architect to perform the following duties (hybrid, on-site 4 times per month):

Responsibilities

• Participate with the delivery of the security solution design based on business, operational, technical and security requirement, as well as IT strategies
• Assess the technology solutions for compliance to Security directives and standards
• Work with project teams to mitigate 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 client and recommending 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, AI tools, standards, and templates
• Attend meetings to socialize program objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support evolving business needs
• Other activities and deliverables, as required

Qualifications

• Clearance: Secret (must be eligible)
• Language: English
• University degree or college diploma in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent demonstrated experience in the IT field
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in developing solutions architecture
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience working in a cyber assessment program
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of security policies and security technical standards
• Demonstrated experience with different architecture and design techniques (e.g., object-oriented, top- down, structured analysis and component-based design) and tools
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge securing a Microsoft Azure environment with many AI tools on the landscape such as AI Foundry, Fabric, Github Copilot, Databricks
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Financial Market Infrastructures
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cyber Security assessment frameworks such as:
• 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
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge to recommend threat detection tools to counteract evolving risks in the AI space.

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