Senior Technology Security Architect – CA Layer 7 / Zero Trust

Altis Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology is seeking a Senior Technology Architect to support a large, complex public sector environment. This role emphasizes Zero Trust, Layer 7 gateway technologies, and IT security strategy, with architecture leadership across distributed and cross‑platform environments.

You will translate evolving business needs into practical technology solutions, guiding security, integration, and enterprise standards while collaborating with technical teams, business stakeholders, and delivery

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing systems with Zero Trust principles.
• 5+ years with CA Gateway / Layer 7 gateway technologies.
• 5+ years developing IT security strategies and governance.
• Senior-level experience building enterprise technical architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage architectures spanning hardware, software, databases, communications, and integrations.
• Design secure, scalable solutions for large, distributed and cross‑platform environments.
• Create enterprise architecture models and deliverables from conceptual to physical.
• Translate business requirements into technical, data, integration and reporting solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout solution design and implementation.
• Design IT processes aligned with ITIL practices and best standards.

Skills

Zero Trust security principles

IT security governance

Enterprise architecture

Distributed systems

Solution design

Tools

CA Gateway

Layer 7 gateway technologies

Job description

Senior Technology Architect - CA Layer 7 / Zero Trust

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Duration:6‑month contract with a possible extension

Rate: $115–$120/hour INC

About the Opportunity

Altis Technology is seeking a Senior Technology Architect to support a large, complex public sector environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced architect who combines deep enterprise architecture expertise with a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly Zero Trust principles, Layer 7/API gateway technologies, and IT security strategy and governance.

You’ll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and delivery partners to shape secure, scalable solutions across distributed and cross‑platform environments. Your architectural leadership will help translate evolving business needs into practical technology solutions while strengthening security, integration, and enterprise standards.

What’s In It for You

• Work on complex, enterprise‑scale technology initiatives with meaningful organizational impact
• Apply your expertise in Zero Trust, cybersecurity governance, and enterprise architecture
• Collaborate with experienced technical and business stakeholders across a large public sector environment
• Gain exposure to diverse platforms, integrations, systems, and emerging technologies

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll develop, recommend, implement, and manage technical architectures spanning hardware, software, databases, communications, and integrations
• You’ll design secure, scalable solutions for large, distributed and cross‑platform enterprise environments
• You’ll develop conceptual, logical, and physical architecture models and other enterprise architecture deliverables
• You’ll translate business requirements into technical, data, integration, and reporting solutionsYou’ll provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout solution design and implementation
• You’ll design and support IT processes aligned with ITIL methodologies and best practices
• You’ll assess emerging technologies, industry trends, and opportunities to strengthen enterprise architecture

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing systems using Zero Trust security principles
• 5+ years of experience with CA Gateway and/or other Layer 7 gateway technologies
• 5+ years of experience developing or implementing IT security strategies and governance
• Senior‑level experience developing and implementing enterprise technical architectures across multiple platforms, operating systems, databases, and communication protocols
• Strong experience with middleware, gateways, enterprise integrations, distributed systems, systems analysis, solution design, and structured application development methodologies
• Experience developing enterprise architecture models and deliverables, plus designing IT processes using ITIL practices
• Public sector experience is preferred, including Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture practices. Knowledge of OpenText ECM, Information Management principles, CASE tools, and project management or software delivery tools is considered an asset

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.