Cybersecurity, Solutions Architect 

Corporate Services- IT & CIO

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $110,870-$138,589 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid*see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Our Information Technology Division plays an important role in the organization with respect to our technology & digital needs. The IT Division is composed of Information Management, Digital Services, IT Solutions & IT Operations.

The Enterprise Cloud and Security Solutions Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining security measures for regional networks, data, and resources to meet security and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Security Architecture: Designing and maintaining enterprise-wide security architectures and standards, and updating business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery plans.
• Security Processes: Developing and promoting security processes and standards for managing information security, identity management, and IT service continuity.
• Risk Management: Leading security processes like Business Impact Analysis and Threat Risk Assessment, and recommending controls to protect data and systems.
• Design and Compliance: Reviewing and approving design documents to ensure compliance with security policies and recommending design changes to reduce risk.
• Expert Advice: Providing guidance on security architecture and risk management to IT governance boards and stakeholders.
• Technology and Innovation: Researching and designing modern security technologies, and evaluating security methods for performance and scalability improvements.
• Incident Management: Advising on security investigations, leading resolution efforts, and updating security repositories.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Working with IT and departmental staff, contributing to project and operational plans, and staying involved in professional development and associations.

What the role requires:

• University or college graduate in computer science or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years information technology experience with advanced skills in technology security, hardware, software, policies and procedures
• Certification in IT Security and Architecture (e.g. CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK)
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws and requirements
• Able to travel to various regional locations; and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, on-call rotation and/or shift.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology as it relates to the security of information and systems, security investigations and audits, business continuity and disaster recovery processes and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge in security management, risk management, intrusion defense, privacy protection, vulnerability management, penetration testing, business continuity planning and associated technology security applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-malware, security event management and cloud security defenses
• Demonstrated research, analytical, critical thinking and report writing skills to resolve problems and apply solutions to complex security / information / identity issues
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex models that meet architectural specifications, learn new technologies, assist in code reviews, and write documentation in approved formats
• Able to lead and facilitate architectural design sessions with business area experts, managers, senior managers, and IT staff
• Highly developed writing skills necessary to author complex specification documents, blueprints, and proposals
• Understanding of emerging technologies, business re-engineering principles and processes, business drivers and business strategy
• Progressive technical knowledge and knowledge of best practices in Information Technology service delivery such as SDLC, PMBOK, COBIT, TOGAF and ITIL
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and foster partnerships with clients, technical team, and management in an audience-friendly manner
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

In this role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you’ll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

It’s important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we’re compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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