Sr. Security Architect, Cloud & Apps Solutions 1 1

Celestica; Toronto; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a senior Cloud Security Architect in Toronto to lead multi-cloud security initiatives covering Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and Google Workspace. The role focuses on secure deployment of SaaS applications and ensuring governance, risk management, and compliance across cloud services.

You will coordinate with internal IT teams and external vendors, drive POC evaluations for new security tech, and mentor teams on security best practices.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of Access Management, DLP, API connectivity and security in Google Cloud and Azure.
• Experience deploying Vertex AI and Azure AI Foundry and securing cloud AI infrastructures.
• Experience building and securing in-house frontend for Generative AI and AI agent solutions using open source tools.
• Deep understanding of AI vulnerabilities and securing LLMs in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security architecture across Google Workspace, Google Cloud, and Azure.
• Experience securing SaaS solutions and integrating them into the corporate security framework.
• Strong project management skills and ability to develop technical project plans.
• Experience with vendor management and IT security governance (ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT/COSO, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Architects, designs multi-cloud environments and oversees security across Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and Google Workspace.
• Leads the product selection process for new cloud security technologies, conducting POCs and technical evaluations to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Develops comprehensive technical project plans and manages the execution of complex cloud security projects from initiation to closure.
• Ensures and maintains governance and maintenance of the Cloud Security Architecture landscape (applications, systems) and roadmap.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with process owners/sites to proactively assess business risks and develop risk mitigation.
• Evaluates general and specific training needs; delivers training to support the control environment and associated control framework.
• Design and implementation of security controls for SaaS solutions to ensure data protection and compliance.
• Builds up the governance process for cloud security policies and rules.
• Communicates governance and compliance objectives, fosters a compliant and risk aware culture Architects, the enablement of secure cloud AI solutions for the consumption of internal teams, namely Vertex Ai and Azure AI Foundry.

Skills

Cloud security

GCP

Azure

Google Workspace

Vertex AI

Azure AI Foundry

Access Management

DLP

API security

Leadership

Education

Bachelors Degree

CISSP/CCSP or cloud security certs

Tools

Google Cloud Security Suite

Azure Security Center

Cloud security tooling

CI/CD security tooling

Job description

Summary

This role is primarily responsible for Cloud architecture and design keeping in consideration the security of the environment. It also covers secure deployment of SaaS applications for Celestica. This role reports into the Corporate IT Security leadership and will work within the IT function and the business to ensure that we meet and exceed the security requirements from Celestica customers. This role will also have to coordinate with external vendors and internal IT teams to ensure that the cybersecurity requirements are met and exceeded.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Architects, designs multi-cloud environments and oversees its overall security, specifically focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Google Workspace.

• Leads the product selection process for new cloud security technologies, conducting Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical evaluations to ensure alignment with business goals.

• Develops comprehensive technical project plans and manages the execution of complex cloud security projects from initiation to closure.

• Ensures and manages governance and maintenance of the Cloud Security Architecture landscape (applications, systems, etc) and roadmap.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with process owners/sites to proactively assess business risks and develop risk mitigation.

• Evaluates general and specific training needs; delivers training to support the control environment and associated control framework.

• Design and implementation of security controls for SaaS solutions to ensure data protection and compliance.

• Builds up the governance process for cloud security policies and rules.

• Communicates governance and compliance objectives, fosters a compliant and risk aware culture Architects, the enablement of secure cloud AI solutions for the consumption of internal teams, namely Vertex Ai and Azure AI Foundry.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Must have strong knowledge of Access Management, DLP solution, API connectivity and security in Google cloud and Azure.

• Deployment experience of VertexAi and Azure AI Foundry environments and sub-services and experience in security of cloud AI infrastructure .

• Understanding of building and securing in-house frontend for Generative AI and building Agentic AI solutions using available open source tools.

• Deep understanding of AI vulnerabilities and experience in securing LLM’s within the Cloud environments.

• Cloud Security Architecture: Deep expertise in architecting solutions with Google Workspace, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• SaaS Security: Strong understanding of securing SaaS solutions and integrating them into the corporate security framework.

• Project Management: A good understanding of project management and developing technical project plans.

• Product Selection: A good understanding of product selection processes and vendor management. Knowledge and experience in IT Security Best Practices, IT Governance and Audit Procedures. Knowledge of common information security frameworks and IT controls frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT/COSO and ones from NIST.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences24.

• Strong presentation skills for communicating architectural designs to executive leadership.

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate people.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Salary

• The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

• The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

• Salary range $132,687 – $182,687 CAD

Typical Experience

• 10+ years previous experience in a similar role/industry.

• Extensive hands-on experience designing and securing Google Cloud, Azure, and Google Workspace environments.

Typical Education

• Bachelors Degree.

• CISSP, CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), or relevant cloud vendor certifications are a plus.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.