Senior Security Architect

R Systems; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

R Systems is seeking a Senior Security Architect to define and advance enterprise security strategy and architecture across cloud, applications, and infrastructure. You will guide Secure by Design initiatives and perform architecture reviews while communicating risks and trade-offs to senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong AWS and Azure expertise, IAM, and broad security domain knowledge, with experience in enterprise-scale environments and collaboration with executive teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in architecture roles.
• Experience in enterprise-scale organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise security architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews across cloud, applications, infrastructure, and third-party solutions.
• Create security patterns, standards, and reference architectures.
• Drive Secure by Design initiatives and lead threat modeling for critical initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and associated risks.
• Influence technology and business stakeholders at director and executive levels.

Skills

AWS knowledge

Azure knowledge

IAM

Network security

Application security

Executive communication

Job description

R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals.

We Are Great Place to Work® Certified™ in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]!

We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by theTimes Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.

Company Link: R Systems | Digital Product Engineering

Position Overview:

As a Senior Security Architect at R Systems, you will play a key role in defining and advancing enterprise security strategy and architecture. You will provide security guidance across cloud, applications, infrastructure, and third-party solutions while driving Secure by Design initiatives and architecture reviews. The role requires strong expertise in AWS, Azure, IAM, network and application security, along with the ability to communicate security risks, trade-offs, and recommendations effectively with senior technology and business stakeholders.

Target experience: 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in architecture roles; experience in enterprise-scale organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define enterprise security architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Review major technology initiatives and provide security design guidance.
• Lead architecture reviews across cloud, applications, infrastructure, and third-party solutions.
• Create security patterns, standards, and reference architectures.
• Drive Secure by Design initiatives and lead threat modeling for critical initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and associated risks.
• Influence technology and business stakeholders at director and executive levels.

Key technical / capability areas

• Strong AWS and Azure knowledge.
• Identity and access management (IAM).
• Network and application security.
• Executive communication and architecture review board experience.

What strong candidates will demonstrate

• Can connect security controls to business objectives.
• Embeds security early enough to prevent design-related issues.
• Communicates trade-offs clearly and credibly with senior stakeholders.

Why Join R Systems?

• Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.
• Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.
• Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.
• E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.
• Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!

R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.