Senior Security Architect - Security Programs Strategic Initiatives

Intello Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect to support strategic initiatives enhancing cybersecurity. The role involves collaboration across business units, focusing on secure AI usage, and offers remote flexibility. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of security frameworks and relevant experience in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in an enterprise security environment.
• 2 years’ experience with AI related initiatives.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISA) desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of strategic security initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive security evaluations across technology landscapes.
• Advise teams on security best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration abilities

Expert knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

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Senior Security Architect - Security Programs Strategic Initiatives

Location:

Vancouver, BC, CA, V6B 0M3 Edmonton, AB, CA Ottawa, ON, CA Montréal, QC, CA Burnaby, BC, CA Calgary, AB, CA Toronto, ON, CA Qu?bec City, QC, CA

Jobs by Category: Security & Automation

Job Function: Cybersecurity

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Be a part of the transformational journey with innovative talent and leading edge technologies.

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

Are you interested in being part of building TELUS’ future with our Chief Security Office (CSO)? Security is the place to be; with increased digitization of our life, customers, vendors and organizations' need for security has dramatically increased.

The Security Programs Strategic Initiatives Team identifies and executes on strategic initiatives in support of the evolution of various security programs within the TELUS CSO. We are a result-driven team that designs and implements innovative solutions to solve business challenges with the goal of improving TELUS’ overall security posture and efficiency.

As a Senior Security Architect, you will support the end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives undertaken by the team, which could range from small-scale innovative process enhancements to large-scale revamp of the way our organization performs certain security functions. Within this role, you will primarily focus on enabling the secure and efficient usage of artificial intelligence (AI) both within CSO and throughout the organization. You will partner with technical stakeholders from across business units to ensure the successful outcome of our initiatives. This position offers a completely remote work opportunity, providing the flexibility to work from any location within Canada.

What you’ll do

• Lead the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, such as the establishment of a comprehensive process to effectively assess AI-enabled technology solution
• Collaborate with various stakeholders from across the organization to ensure alignment and adoption of our strategic initiatives
• Lead comprehensive security evaluations across TELUS's diverse technology landscape, including networks, apps, IoT, Cloud, and AI/ML systems
• Advise development teams on security best practices, blending current standards with emerging trends for future-ready technologies
• Support development and presentation of the initiatives in order to provide leadership visibility and gather feedback
• Cultivate, influence, and promote a culture of security within the organization through our initiatives

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 8 years’ experience working in an enterprise security environment
• At least 2 years’ of experience supporting AI related initiatives (development, assessment, governance, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, OWASP) and best practices
• Experience delivering security solutions in an DevOps, R&D, and/or architecture capacity
• Experience developing software and scripts using common languages such as Python, Java, C++
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities

Great-to-haves

• Experience delivering process improvement and automation
• Experience developing or deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted solutions
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, or equivalent)

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope.

Salary Range: $103,000-$155,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience.Please note that the compensation shown in the job postingmay be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Security & Automation

We’re looking for talented sales professionals, solution designers, security technicians and customer support specialists with proven experience in commercial security and automation to join our team.

We are honoured to be recognized

Team TELUS at a glance

1.4M
Days volunteered in our communities

$1.3
Billion contributed to charitable and community organizations since 2000

15.2
Million customer connections

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.