Security Solutions Architect
CGI
Position Description:
At CGI, we are seeking a Security Solutions Architect who will play a pivotal role in crafting and advancing enterprise-grade security architectures that align with complex business, operational, and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will design and evaluate cybersecurity solutions, applying a robust risk-based approach and leveraging industry-leading frameworks and threat modeling practices. Working at the intersection of strategy and implementation, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assess compliance, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure alignment with CGI’s and our clients’ security standards. If you’re passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and enabling secure digital transformation, we’d love to have you on our team.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Develop security solutions architecture/design based on business, operational, technical and security requirement, while aligning with the client’s Enterprise Architecture principles and Cyber Security standards
• Assess the technology solutions for compliance to the client Cyber Security directives and standards, following the client’s Cyber Risk & Assessment Framework
• Work with solutions and project teams to mitigate and track cyber risks
• Apply a threat modeling approach to cyber security risk measurement and reporting
• Research and monitor technology developments and industry trends; assessing their applicability, functionality and reliability for the client and recommend technologies that will enhance productivity and the achievement of the client’s business objectives
• Contribute to the development of the overall Cyber Security Solution Architecture processes, tools, standards, and templates
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent demonstrated work experience in the IT field
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in developing Cyber Security Architecture
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience working in a cyber assessment program
• Demonstrated experience with risk management and security control methodologies and frameworks (such as, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex security and technical information to non-technical stakeholders
The following will also be considered:
• Demonstrated understanding of various Cyber based concepts such as Zero Trust Architecture and Data Loss Prevention
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cloud Architecture and Operations (Azure)
• Demonstrated knowledge of application security (SDLC)
• Demonstrated ability to work with an enterprise architecture framework and group
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and best practices in software architecture and architectural/design patterns and frameworks
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Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Skills:
- English
What you can expect from us:
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