Senior Security Architect

Akkodis group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect in Toronto, ON. This role involves designing secure enterprise architectures and ensuring compliance with Ontario Public Service standards. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in penetration testing, source code review, and report writing. Responsibilities include assessing security requirements, developing technical strategies, and advising on risks and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Define, evaluate, and assess security architecture requirements for systems and IT projects.
• Develop technical architecture, frameworks, and strategies aligned with business and application needs.
• Deliver enterprise architecture artifacts per GO-ITS 200PRS governance requirements.
• Incorporate IT security and contingency measures into system development.
• Advise on risks, vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and adherence to security standards.
• Review application, program, and infrastructure designs to ensure compliance with OPS directives, policies, and standards.
• Recommend performance and security improvements.
• Analyze and assess alternative technology solutions to address business challenges.

Skills

Conducting penetration tests

Source code review

Report writing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Security Architect for our Government Client. This role focuses on designing and assessing secure enterprise architectures, ensuring compliance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) standards, and providing expert guidance on risk mitigation.

Job Title : Senior Security Architect

Job Location : Toronto, ON / Hybrid

Must Haves

• 10+ years’ experience conducting penetration tests
• 10+ years’ experience in source code review
• 10+ years’ experience in report writing

Key Responsibilities

• Define, evaluate, and assess security architecture requirements for systems and IT projects.
• Develop technical architecture, frameworks, and strategies aligned with business and application needs.
• Deliver enterprise architecture artifacts per GO-ITS 200PRS governance requirements.
• Incorporate IT security and contingency measures into system development.
• Advise on risks, vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and adherence to security standards.
• Review application, program, and infrastructure designs to ensure compliance with OPS directives, policies, and standards.
• Recommend performance and security improvements.
• Analyze and assess alternative technology solutions to address business challenges.