Solution Architect – Cyber Security/Risk

PeoplePilot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot is seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Cyber Security/Risk to drive architecture blueprints, capability models and target-state architecture that align with corporate security, governance and technology strategies.

You will collaborate with Business Partners, IT teams, vendors and security teams to document current-state architecture, identify risks, and define practical architecture solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT development, design or architecture roles.
• Strong knowledge of business, data and cyber security architecture.
• Ability to document current-state and target-state architectures.
• Experience with architecture governance and enterprise modernization.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong analytical, communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess business requirements, processes, applications and tech environments to support architecture strategy.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, capability models and documentation.
• Document current-state architecture of business-managed applications.
• Define target-state architecture and practical roadmaps.
• Identify and manage technology, cyber security, compliance and operational risks.
• Ensure solutions align with security policies, standards and governance.
• Collaborate with Business Partners, IT teams, vendors and stakeholders to propose solutions.
• Present architecture blueprints and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support architecture strategies, modernization, cloud adoption and digital initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and raise technology maturity.
• Provide guidance on cloud, data, integration, security and infrastructure.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cyber Security Architecture

IT risk assessment

Governance & Compliance

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect – Cyber Security/Risk to support enterprise technology initiatives. The role will focus on assessing business requirements, existing business processes, applications, and technology environments to develop architecture blueprints, capability models, and target-state architecture aligned with corporate security, compliance, governance, and technology strategies.

You will work closely with Business Partners, IT teams, vendors, security teams, and other stakeholders to document current-state architecture, identify technology and security risks, and define practical architecture solutions. The role also involves supporting architecture governance, application modernization, emerging technology adoption, and the organization's transition toward targeted architecture states.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in Information Technology development, design, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of business architecture, data architecture, and cyber security architecture.
• Experience with architecture blueprints, capability models, current-state and target-state architecture.
• Strong knowledge of IT risk assessment, cyber security, governance, compliance, and security policies.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and managing technology and security risks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity and translate business requirements into practical architecture solutions.
• Experience with enterprise architecture practices, standards, patterns, and governance.
• Strong understanding of application modernization and legacy platform transformation.
• Knowledge of public and private cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of modern digital platforms and cloud-based architecture.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing business requirements, business processes, applications, and technology environments to support enterprise architecture strategy.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, capability models, and technology architecture documentation.
• Document and analyze the current-state architecture of business-managed applications.
• Define target-state architecture and develop practical roadmaps to move the organization toward desired architecture states.
• Identify, assess, and manage technology, cyber security, compliance, and operational risks.
• Ensure solutions and deliverables align with RBC security policies, corporate standards, governance requirements, and security directives.
• Partner with Business Partners, IT teams, vendors, security teams, and other stakeholders to develop effective architecture solutions.
• Present and communicate architecture blueprints and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the implementation and execution of architecture strategies and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Evaluate current and emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve the organization's technology maturity.
• Support application modernization, legacy platform transformation, cloud adoption, and digital platform initiatives.
• Provide architectural guidance on cloud, applications, data, integration, security, and infrastructure.
• Participate in architecture governance, reviews, standards, and decision-making processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the architecture practice, technology capabilities, and overall solution maturity.
• Work collaboratively across teams to resolve complex architectural challenges and drive successful technology outcomes.