Security Architect

We are looking for an Intermediate Security Architect for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Regina, Saskatchewan. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Position is available as on-site location. Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Overtime may be required.

Role Description

Provide security specialist/architect expertise with operational experience to advise and support Operations in addressing identified security gaps. The resource will help contextualize and prioritize opportunities based on existing controls, standards and operational risk, and provide security guidance on solutions developed by Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide security requirements to projects and operational areas, based on Security Standards and best practice.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in the form of threat/risk assessments.
• Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy.
• Participate in identifying and collaborating with other project staff and Technology and Security experts on identifying suitable solutions.
• Consult with Enterprise Architecture and Data Architecture on roadmaps, strategies, and visions.
• Collaborate and share information, tools, priorities, and processes.
• Develop Technology Roadmaps based on current/future state reference architecture vision and roadmaps.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices to promote predictable and consistent designs.
• Create standardized forms or reusable artifacts.
• Facilitate, contribute and/or minute regular meetings with other project staff.
• Utilize Company information management systems, software, etc. to ensure vital contracts and technical documents are maintained.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to Company operational environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Computer Engineering / Computer Science degree or equivalent
• CISSP, SCCP, GIAC or similar security training.
• TOGAF certification is an asset.
• 6-8 years of relevant work experience
• Prior operational administration experience an asset
• Projects and support that include Cisco, Azure, network, storage, data center, server and related products. This should be from a security solution architecture perspective.
• Prior operational administrative work in infrastructure (Server/Storage/Backup/Network administration)
• Demonstrated record of continuous improvement
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong project management and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and implement appropriate security standards (e.g. ISO 27019) to meet business security requirements applicable to electrical utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish compliance requirements applicable to an electrical utility (e.g. NERC CIP).
• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex security infrastructure solutions (physical and cyber) in the electrical utility sector.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.