Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Job Category
- Technology & IT
- Security
- Full-Time Jobs
Job Overview
The SecDesign Security Architect is responsible for strengthening the security posture of enterprise technology environments by performing comprehensive security architecture assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business processes. This full-time permanent opportunity in Montreal, Canada is ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals who are passionate about secure system design, risk management, and enterprise security architecture.
Working as an internal security consultant, the successful candidate will collaborate with technology teams, business stakeholders, suppliers, and global partners to identify security risks, evaluate existing controls, and recommend remediation strategies aligned with industry best practices and organizational security standards. The position plays a significant role in enabling secure digital transformation initiatives while supporting modern software development and deployment practices.
This role offers excellent career growth opportunities through exposure to enterprise-scale security programs, cloud technologies, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) modernization, and collaboration with global cybersecurity experts. Professionals interested in expanding their expertise through continuous learning, training, and professional development will find this opportunity highly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive security architecture and SecDesign assessments.
- Evaluate enterprise applications, infrastructure, and business processes for security risks.
- Identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective remediation strategies.
- Ensure technology solutions comply with enterprise security standards and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with business units, technology teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on secure architecture decisions.
- Support modernization of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Contribute to deployment automation across private cloud, public cloud, and SaaS environments.
- Partner with global security subject matter experts on enterprise security initiatives.
- Review architecture designs and provide security recommendations throughout project lifecycles.
- Promote secure-by-design principles across development and deployment processes.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Professional experience in enterprise security architecture, cybersecurity, or information security.
- Experience performing security assessments and architecture reviews.
- Experience working with cloud technologies and enterprise software development environments.
Technical Skills
- Security Architecture
- Enterprise Security
- Risk Assessment
- Security Controls
- Cloud Security
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- SaaS Security
- Private Cloud & Public Cloud
- Deployment Automation
- Security Governance
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to collaborate across global teams.
- Leadership and consulting skills.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP
- CCSP
- TOGAF
- SABSA
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Average Market Salary (Estimated)
CAD $135,000–$170,000 per year (Estimated for a Senior Security Architect in Montreal, Canada based on market trends and experience level.)
Compensation Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent Employment
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale security initiatives.
- Global collaboration with cybersecurity experts.
- Exposure to modern cloud platforms and SaaS technologies.
- Enterprise architecture and security consulting experience.
Career Growth
- Leadership opportunities within enterprise cybersecurity.
- Career advancement in cloud security and security architecture.
- Exposure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Professional Development
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- Enterprise security training.
- Hands-on experience with modern SDLC practices.
- Collaboration with global technology teams.
Certification Support
- Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications are advantageous and support long-term career development.
Application Process
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