Job Description Security Architect Sec

Design, Cloud Security & Architecture Governance Role Overview Assess and strengthen the security posture of enterprise technology ecosystems through security architecture assessments.

Conduct deep security reviews across systems, applications, and business processes to identify risks, evaluate controls, and recommend remediation aligned with security standards and industry best practices.

Act as an internal security consultant partnering with business units, technology teams, suppliers, stakeholders, and partners to guide secure architecture decisions.

Collaborate with global subject matter experts to modernize SDLC platforms, deployment automation, cloud integrations, and SaaS tooling.

Key Responsibilities Security Architecture Assessments Lead Sec

Design deep-dive sessions with assessment requestors and project stakeholders.

Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks based on business impact.

Deliver actionable security requirements and recommendations across: Authentication, authorization, and auditing Application security, including: Session controls Penetration testing findings Input validation Secure data storage and transmission.

Network security architecture and best practices.

Cloud security principles, patterns, and controls.

Architecture Governance & Reference Models Review and update security reference architectures and blueprints.

Participate in Operational Risk and Technology Risk governance forums.





Contribute to modern architecture patterns across: Cloud platforms Applications Technology platforms Technology Enablement Collaborate with global SMEs to evolve SDLC tooling and deployment automation strategies.

Influence next-generation development and deployment platforms across diverse technology stacks.

Identify strategic technology investments that enhance enterprise security posture.

Required Skills & Experience Security Architecture Expertise Deep knowledge of security vulnerabilities across: Applications Networks Platforms Cloud environments Ability to translate complex security risks into developer-friendly guidance.

Extensive experience conducting: Information Security assessments IT Security assessments Audit assessments Experience delivering security findings and gaining stakeholder alignment.

Strong ability to analyze and review: Technical designs Architecture diagrams Functional requirements for security implications.

Soft Skills Exceptional communication skills, including: Written communication Verbal communication Presentations Active listening Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders through transparent, fact-based recommendations.

Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously.

Ability to execute and deliver under tight timelines, including senior management engagements.

Ability to tailor communication of technical risks versus business risks based on audience needs.

Requirements Sailpoint

📌 Security Architect – SecDesign, Cloud Security & Architecture Governance (Montreal)
🏢 Astra North Infoteck
📍 Montreal