The Opportunity As a key member of the Security Architecture team, the Architect leads the design of secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions aligned with enterprise strategies and roadmaps. This role partners closely with business, IT, and architecture stakeholders to drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring robust security across AI, cloud, applications, and infrastructure.What to ExpectAccountable for the architecture and design of secure, scalable, and quality solutions.Guide the execution of deliverables from inception to implementation, collaborating with delivery teams and architecture peers to align with Enterprise Security Architecture principles, strategies, and roadmaps.Collaborate with business on emerging challenges and opportunities and establish and maintain the security architecture, including strategy and planning for AI, cloud, applications, platforms, infrastructure, network, and data architecture.Define detailed security solution architecture, covering functional and non-functional requirements, often across multiple technology domains.Demonstrate emotional intelligence and build strong trusting relationships across the enterprise.Prepare and present options analysis material to key Security, IT, and Business stakeholders.Work with delivery teams and integrators on implementation of security controls, supporting and influencing them throughout the project lifecycle.Participate in security solutions selection, evaluation, and acquisition processes.Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to align with security architecture principles, strategies, and roadmaps.Engage in the Enterprise Architecture community to help formulate and shape security architecture patterns and execute strategies.Provide support and mentorship to security operational and delivery teams as needed.Apply solid understanding of information security and/or IT risk & compliance management with focus on security, performance,



and data privacy.What You BringUniversity degree in a related discipline.10+ years of experience in security architecture or related cyber and information security roles.Advanced knowledge in multiple security domains such as AI, identity and access control, cloud security, network security, operations security, application security, cryptography, computer forensics, security architecture and design, development and system security, and end‑user device security.Proficiency in security industry standards, tools, frameworks, and patterns such as NIST and PCI and their application to implementable controls.Familiarity with AI‑specific security risks and mitigation techniques, including adversarial attacks, data leakage, and model vulnerabilities.Awareness of AI governance, model risk management, and responsible AI practices.Experience with AI‑related frameworks and standards (e.G., NIST AI RMF, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, emerging regulatory expectations).Ability to translate AI risk into business, compliance, and architectural decisions.Applicable experience implementing security solutions in a medium to large enterprise.Experience with a wide breadth of tools, operating systems, programming/scripting languages, cloud and datacenter environments, and continuous learning mindset.Cloud security implementation expertise, including in‑depth knowledge of GCP, AWS, and Azure, and relevant certifications.Experience in the financial sector, particularly the insurance industry, is a strong asset.Salary Range:$130,000 - $180,000BenefitsCompany share ownership program.Incentive program – eligible employees may participate in incentive plans subject to performance.Pension and savings programs, including company‑matched RRSP contributions.Paid volunteer days and matching on charitable donations.Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off for exam preparation.Wellness and recognition programs.Discounts on products and services.Accessibility & Accommodation Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify us at Security Clearance This role requires successful clearance of background checks, including criminal checks and leadership references.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Security Architect - $130,000 - $180,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Definity Financial
📍 Toronto