Solution Architect

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Toronto is looking for a skilled Security Architect to enhance their cloud application infrastructure. You will be responsible for integrating security practices while working closely with various teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in GCP and Kubernetes, along with strong analytical and communication skills. If you have a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, this role may be for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' relevant experience in IT is required.
• 3+ years' experience in Security Architecture roles.
• 4+ years' experience with Software Security Controls.
• 3+ years' experience with GCP.
• 2+ years' experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to secure modern application infrastructure in GCP Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cloud teams to integrate security.
• Provide mentorship on cloud security principles.
• Develop test cases and drive Proof of Value.
• Establish seamless integration between cloud and on-prem.

Skills

IT experience

Security Architecture

Software Security Controls

GCP

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Networking in GCP

Storage in GCP

IaaS management

PaaS solutions

SaaS solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CISSP or similar security certifications

Job description

Overview

• Contribute to ensuring secure modern application infrastructure in cloud by developing security controls and principles in a GCP Kubernetes environment
• Network security in cloud is one of the crucial security domains, with a highly specialized experience required, and forms a fundamental building block in the entire cloud architecture.
• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure, DevOps and development teams to integrate security during the design and development phases.
• Provide mentorship and training to other team members on cloud security principles.
• Help develop test cases and drive Proof of Value (POV) to completion.
• Help develop a procedure.
• Contribute to system architecture.
• Establishing seamless integration between cloud and on-prem
• Evaluate existing integrations
• Form a connection when talking about the security tools for platform integration into cloud

Must Have Skills

• 10+ years’ relevant progressive experience in IT
• 3+ years' experience in Security Architecture/Integration/Implementation roles
• 4+ years’ experience with Software Security Controls Architecting and Solutioning
• 3+ years’ experience with GCP
• 2+ years’ experience with Kubernetes

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Recent experience with and understanding of some of the following: CI/CD pipelines, networking, storage in GCP
• Experience with deployment and managing IaaS, PaaS & SaaS solutions

Soft Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to think strategically and tactically about complex cloud security issues.
• Communication: excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Fast learner with strong analytical skills and improvement mindset
• Must be able to operate independently within tight time frames
• High energy, demonstrated ability to work under pressure, deals well with ambiguities and uncertainties, and drives results.

Degrees or certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, professional experience is a priority
• CISSP or similar security certifications are an asset