Security Architect Cloud & Application Security Location: Montreal, QC Work Mode: Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (FTE) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with strong expertise in Cloud Security and Application Security to design and implement secure enterprise architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Zero Trust, IAM, security analytics, logging, secure communications, and application security controls.

Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure cloud architectures across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .

Develop and implement Zero Trust security architectures aligned with enterprise security requirements.

Design and manage secure access controls using RBAC, IAM, least-privilege access, and identity-based security .

Leverage Microsoft Defender and advanced security analytics capabilities for threat detection, monitoring, and response.

Establish comprehensive security logging, monitoring, and audit controls across cloud and enterprise environments.

Implement secure log transmission and communication using TLS, Syslog, and other secure protocols .

Define cloud security standards, architecture patterns, controls, and best practices.

Assess existing architectures and identify security gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Design and implement application security controls throughout the application lifecycle.





Apply industry-standard application security practices to protect applications, APIs, data, and services.

Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, Application Development, Dev

Ops, IAM, and Cybersecurity teams to embed security into technology solutions.

Provide technical guidance and recommendations on security architecture, controls, and emerging security technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications Strong experience in Security Architecture / Cybersecurity Architecture .

Proven expertise securing Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud environments.

Robust understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, RBAC, and least-privilege access .

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and security analytics .

Strong knowledge of security logging, monitoring, Syslog, TLS, and secure data transmission .

Strong understanding of application security controls, secure development practices, and industry security standards .

Experience identifying security risks and designing appropriate technical controls.

Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and best practices.

Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies Cloud Security Architecture Azure Security AWS Security GCP Security Zero Trust Architecture IAM & RBAC Microsoft Defender Security Analytics Security Logging & Monitoring TLS & Syslog Application Security Security Controls Enterprise Security Architecture

📌 Security Architect – Cloud & Application Security || Montreal, QC- Onsite || Fulltime FTE
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📍 Montreal