Security Architect Job at Uncharted Talent Inc in Toronto

Were searching for a dynamic, seasoned Security Architect with a passion for tackling high-impact projects. In this position, you'll partner with senior technology leaders and executive stakeholders to craft and align technology solutions with strategic business goals. Your mission? To drive security innovation and resilience without getting lost in the weeds of tools or hands-on tasks, keeping agile and customer-focused strategies front and center.

What You'll Do:

• Design Solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, available, and resilient solutions that secure both digital front- and back-end systems, aligned with our enterprise architecture and security strategies.
• Champion Security Domains: Produce and update architectural assets across cybersecurity domains, from CIAM and SIEM to cloud security, data protection, and threat management.
• Advise as an Expert: Bring your in-depth expertise to security reviews and act as a trusted advisor on cloud technologies, containerization, virtualization, and the n-tier application stack.
• Drive Cloud Strategy: Apply your knowledge of public (AWS, Azure) and private cloud solutions to enhance our cloud security posture and network architecture.
• Innovate Roadmaps: Shape technology and infrastructure roadmaps that propel us towards our future-ready objectives.
• Collaborate and Influence: Lead from within by guiding tech teams, coordinating with Solution, Infrastructure, and Data architects, and advising on tech direction to influence our strategic goals.
• Engage Stakeholders: Use your strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure proposed solutions align with senior leadership's vision and meet business and project needs.
• Shape Vendor Relationships: Work closely with vendors, evaluating solutions, and aligning their offerings with our security objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, especially within large, complex ecosystems and multi-platform environments.
• Strategic Acumen: Proven track record in building a cybersecurity technology direction that balances strategic foresight with actionable, tactical activities.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of network, storage, app development, OS, CIAM, PAM, SSO, encryption standards, and compliance frameworks like NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and OWASP.
• Banking Insight: Background in financial services cybersecurity, with familiarity in enterprise and solution architecture.
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Certifications: CISSP and one cloud security certification (CCSP, AWS SS, or Az-500) required.

Apply now to make an impact in a role that values innovation, strategic alignment, and trusted cybersecurity expertise.