Senior Cybersecurity Test Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a

Senior Cybersecurity Test Architect

to design and lead the enterprise security testing strategy across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and system integrations. This role will establish security testing standards, develop threat-based test approaches, and ensure security requirements are effectively validated through repeatable and measurable testing. Key Responsibilities

Define the

enterprise security testing strategy, architecture, and coverage model

across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and integrations. Develop

threat models and security test scenarios

using industry-standard methodologies such as STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK.; Design repeatable and scalable security testing approaches for:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) APIs and microservices Data flows and system integrations Cloud environments Application and infrastructure security

Define the

security testing tooling strategy , including both manual and automated testing capabilities. Establish security testing standards, processes, and best practices across development and infrastructure teams. Ensure security testing is

traceable to security requirements, policies, controls, and risk objectives . Identify security gaps and vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for remediation. Support complex

security risk assessments, investigations, and escalations . Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, development, cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to integrate security testing throughout the SDLC.



Provide technical leadership and guidance on security testing methodologies, automation, and continuous security validation. Produce clear technical documentation, test strategies, architecture diagrams, and security assessment reports. Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience

in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, security testing, or a related discipline. Strong experience developing

enterprise security test strategies and architectures . Hands-on experience with

threat modeling methodologies , including STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK;, or equivalent frameworks. Strong knowledge of

cloud security architecture

across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. Experience with

API security, identity architecture, IAM, authentication, and authorization . Solid understanding of application, infrastructure, network, and integration security. Experience defining and implementing

manual and automated security testing approaches . Strong understanding of security controls, requirements, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Excellent technical documentation, architecture, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with technical teams, architects, developers, and security stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating security testing into

CI/CD and DevSecOps environments . Knowledge of security testing tools and automation frameworks. Experience with container, Kubernetes, and cloud-native security. Familiarity with security frameworks such as

NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP , or similar. Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as

CISSP, SABSA, GIAC, or cloud security certifications

would be an asset.

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📌 Senior Cybersecurity Test Architect (Montreal)
🏢 Myticas Consulting
📍 Montreal