Enterprise Security Architect

Post Date

Sep 13, 2023

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5G2C9
Canada
Jul 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Architect

Req #

TOR-650776

Pay Rate

$112k - $168k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Security Enterprise Architect to join a large client in the GTA on a hybrid basis. In this role, the Security Architect will be contributing to a 5-year strategy and roadmap that guides specialized security teams in technology and process domains. They will be responsible for analyzing the existing landscape, detailing processes, owners, and supported technologies at a logical level. They will engage in cost-risk conversation where they will assess gaps and trade-offs. With a unique perspective, focusing on the physical layer, the Architect will fill a critical gap within the entire organization.



They will also be responsible for maintaining an artifact library that represents the clients' technology and security landscape. Providing leadership and strategic direction, the Architect will oversee infrastructure and security for IT/Operations Technology architecture. They'll manage a team of system architecture specialists, optimizing asset utilization. Collaboration with various departments and vendors will be crucial in executing architecture activities. They will assist directors and aligned architects in work and resource planning, setting technology security visions and strategies -- offering guidance on investments, identifying technology and security needs, and contributing to strategic business planning processes.



Why should you work with our client?

* Management that prioritizes career development and accommodates your career goals

* Substantial investments in the organization

* Ground-floor opportunity and growth plans that extend beyond this current role With the electrification of the network and the growth in building intelligence, you'll be at the forefront of addressing critical security questions

* Opportunity to learn and work with IoT and its associated security aspects

* Low business volatility

* Flexible work environment

* Relaxed management style and atmosphere

* Substantial vacation time, stock options + bonus, defined contributions pension, and generous health/medical benefits

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of IT/OT technical and security architecture experience

Must have security exposure at the ENTERPRISE level -- i.e. Past role having helped define where the company needs to go -- built a security roadmap that aligns with business units and their plans

Team leadership with a strategic advisory and mentoring role

Proven role in defining company direction and building a security roadmap aligned with business units

Proficiency in creating and maintaining an artifact library focusing on security for multiple IT groups

Leadership experience, including sponsorship of key organizational initiatives

Expertise in career development supporting growth strategies

Familiarity with COBIT, ITIL, or equivalent frameworks

Demonstrated knowledge of TOGAF or equivalent architecture capabilities

Experience in financial management and control, ability to assess enterprise risk, and recommend remediation

Strong relationship skills and ability to influence others/behaviour

Effective leadership and collaboration in multi-team environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Security certifications such as CISAAP-ISSAP, CCSP, or equivalent

Deployment experience of security solutions at a tactical level, moving into Enterprise level later in career

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.