Solution Architect-Security Services (ON/AB/NS Canada)

DXC Technology Inc.; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect specializing in Security Services. This role involves analyzing opportunities, designing comprehensive security solutions, and leading client engagements to address critical security needs. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in IT Security, collaborate with diverse teams, and navigate complex client environments. With a focus on delivering tailored security strategies, this position offers a unique chance to impact clients significantly. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and diversity, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT Security roles with experience in Security Solutioning.
• Strong understanding of Security standards, laws, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security solutions tailored to client needs.
• Lead solution activities and integrate services across towers.

Skills

IT Security Pre-Sales

Security Engineering

Security Consulting

Security Operations

Security Solutions

Proposal Writing

Presentation Skills

Consultative Selling

Education

Technical University Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Identity and Access Management

SOC/MDR

Incident Response

Job description

Solution Architect-Security Services (ON/AB/NS Canada)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Opportunity Analysis

• Understand which DXC security offerings best address customer needs and business requirements.

Solution Design and Development

• Put together a solution design and strategy, provide security solutions to meet client’s requirements and adapt to new requirements.
• Take an end-to-end view of the solution, ensuring the proposed solution can deliver the business outcomes.
• Put together the cost components for the Services in scope for Security solutions. Deliver and own accurate financial models that are logically structured and reflect the technical solution.
• Collaborate with other IT and application towers for cross-functional aspects.
• Understand interaction of deal variables (compliance, volumes, services, service level agreements, locations, delivery and portfolio interactions, collaboration with sales, vendor partners).

Solution Leadership

• Understand the Client’s business, market, and emerging trends.
• Understand the big picture and map Security solutions to IT and business outcomes.
• Understand the competitive landscape and have working experience with Third-Party Advisors (TPAs).
• Direct solution activities and lead service element integration across towers and providers.

Client/Customer/Account Relationship

• Understand and address CISO / CxO issues.
• Apply consultative selling techniques to advance opportunities.
• Participate in negotiation of technical contract elements for Security services.
• Provide solution advice, drive proposals conversation with Clients, Client presentations, and other Client communications during competitive pursuits.
• Input to security offering teams to bring in changes to offerings as per latest security trends and compliance needs.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT Security Pre-Sales, Security Engineering, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Security Solutions.
• 5+ years in Security Solutioning and a good understanding of the Security Market.
• Technical University or bachelor’s preferred.
• Preferred working experience with large global Service Integrators across different industry sectors, commercial and public.
• Experience with and understanding of security standards, laws, privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Involvement in architecting and proposing cybersecurity solutions to customers; experience in Managed Security Services market.
• Broad knowledge of outsourcing services and solutions with expertise in area of specialization.
• Good proposal writing and presentation skills in English; any other language is a plus.

Technical Qualifications

• Security certifications like – CISSP, CCSP, GICSP, CISA and/or Security Product certifications.
• ITIL and PMP certifications are good to have.
• Good understanding and experience with one or more of the following Security domains and associated tools/technologies:

Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), including Security Assessment, Advisory, and Consulting Services.

Security Protection Services including application security, cloud security, data security, endpoint security, infrastructure security, network security, and advanced security services.

Identity and Access Management (full portfolio).

SOC/MDR, TVM, EASM, Incident Response, Forensics, etc.

Location – Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia - Canada

Role Type – Must be a Canadian passport holder

Location Type – Hybrid, mostly remote

Language – English, French

Travel – up to 50%

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