Information Technology Security Architect

LeverageTek is actively seeking an IT Security Architect for a 12-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

Remote

Security Requirement

Must have a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability Clearance.

Key Tasks

Assess and understand the customer's current security architecture and posture and provide recommendations for improvement and risk reduction

Work closely with IT, Application, and data architects to develop an architectural framework and guiding principles that will define and maintain our future enterprise architecture

Plan and design an enterprise security architecture and document how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment

Provide subject matter expertise to senior management and technical teams, and support the design, deployment, configuration, and monitoring/evaluation of a secure hybrid environment (on premises and cloud) in the areas of infrastructure (hardware, software, and networks), secure application development, and secure data management

Define and communicate security requirements with business and technical teams for new corporate projects and business operations

Perform security assessments, identify gaps, and provide recommendations to improve overall enterprise security and to ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements

Research and propose new solutions (including cost and effort estimates) for Cloud Security, Network Security, Perimeter Defense, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Secure SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), and other areas as required

Perform planning, deployment, testing, and documentation of new security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with security best practices and internal policies

Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, security audits, and Threat Risk Assessments, providing recommendations on risk avoidance, mitigation, and issue resolution

Implement recommendation actions and apply fixes to address gaps identified by assessments and compliance tools such as Azure/365 compliance centers, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Qualys

Key Qualifications

Previous relevant experience in IT security architecture

Extensive Azure/O365/Dynamics/Power Platform Cloud experience

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and ITSG-33

Certification in one or more of the following: CISSP, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), or Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services. With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis. We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.