Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead - North America

WCG International Consultants Ltd.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead to shape the digital future across Canada and the US. The role involves developing security solutions, managing a skilled team, and collaborating with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of cloud technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $130,000 per year

Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Generous time off policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent environment.
• Solid domain experience from an Information Security standpoint.
• Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard solutions and guardrails for security functionality.
• Interpret security policies into secure architectural solutions.
• Advise project teams on security requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cloud Technologies (Azure)

Zero Trust Technologies

Education

CISA, CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

Location

Remote - Canada

Travel Requirements

Across Canada as required

About the role

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work . As Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead, you will be responsible for shaping and safeguarding the digital future of WCG across Canada and the US. You’ll work closely with cross-border Digital teams to develop and uphold cybersecurity guardrails, ensuring that all proposed solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance.

In this pivotal role, you will also serve as the North American Cyber Lead, managing a skilled cybersecurity team, collaborating with North American IT leadership, and building trusted relationships with key government stakeholders. Your strategic oversight will help protect sensitive data, enable secure innovation, and support WCG’s mission to empower individuals through meaningful employment.

What you’ll do

• Develop standard repeatable solutions / patterns and guardrails that address requirements delivering specific security functionality whether for a business solution or for a product
• Interprets relevant security policies and threat / risk profiles into secure architectural solutions that mitigate the risks and conform to legislation and regulations, and relate to business needs
• Identify and evaluate regulatory and legal requirements to embed into security architectures and patterns
• Review technology solution architectures and technical designs according to security standards and best practices, providing feedback to the architect / designer
• Advise project and acquisition teams on security requirements commensurate with APM Group’s threat and risk environment
• Provide subject matter expertise and knowledge sharing to other Technology team members ensuring transference of knowledge and understanding to mature security across the organisation
• Manage stakeholders for Security solutions; develop productive relationships with project team members and relevant project stakeholders
• Engagement with Government contacts to ensure security strategy remains in line with contractual obligations

Qualifications

What you bring

• Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent environment
• Solid domain experience from an Information Security standpoint
• Strong, self‑motivated, outcome‑driven and productive work ethic
• Standard cyber recognitions such as CISA / M, CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent preferred
• Highly developed leadership, communication, organisational, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
• Good working knowledge of Cloud Technologies especially Azure
• Good work knowledge of zero trust technologies and approaches

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here

Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $130,000 per year
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time off policy to encourage work / life balance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter

WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity‑deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Passion and Lived Experience Matter!

If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.