Manager, Cryptography & Network Security Architect Location:

Ottawa, Ontario – Hybrid Term:

12-Month Contract + 12-Month Extension Option Hours:

37.5 hours/week Start Date:

November 2026

IMPORTANT :

Enterprise experience is critical.

Candidates may be subject matter experts in a specific area, but must also understand the broader enterprise environment.

Must demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with product groups.

Encryption technology experience alone is not sufficient. Candidates must have a strong understanding of PKI infrastructure.

Looking for someone who can hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time.

Must be able to explain complex technical concepts to executives, have executive-level exposure, and create and deliver presentations.

Rate is firm, with no flexibility.

Must be located in Ottawa.

We are seeking an experienced

Manager, Cryptography & Network Security Architect

to provide technical leadership across enterprise cryptography, network security, and secure solution architecture.

Cryptography is the primary focus of this role.

The successful candidate will bring strong, hands‑on expertise in cryptographic technologies and architectures, including

encryption, PKI, digital certificates, HSMs, key management, secure authentication, and cryptographic protocols .

This role will help shape enterprise cryptographic strategy, advance

post‑quantum/quantum‑resilient security , and design secure, scalable solutions across

cloud, on‑premises, hybrid, and distributed environments .

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement secure

cryptographic architectures and protocols

for enterprise systems, applications, networks, and data.

Define and govern enterprise

encryption, key management, PKI,



certificate management, and cryptographic standards .

Design solutions involving

encryption at rest and in transit, PKI, digital certificates, HSMs, secure authentication, and key lifecycle management .

Architect secure network and application communications using

TLS, IPSec, VPNs, secure APIs, Zero Trust, firewalls, and network segmentation .

Serve as a senior

cryptography subject matter expert , providing technical guidance across security, architecture, infrastructure, and engineering teams.

Conduct

architecture reviews, threat modelling, and security risk assessments

to identify cryptographic and network vulnerabilities.

Establish secure implementation patterns and cryptographic best practices for development and infrastructure teams.

Evaluate emerging cryptographic technologies, standards, algorithms, and threats.

Support the organization's evolution toward

post-quantum cryptography (PQC)

and quantum‑resilient security architectures.

Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Network, Cloud, and Engineering teams to ensure security is embedded by design.

Required Experience

Post-secondary education in

Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics , or a related discipline.

5–8+ years

of relevant IT, cybersecurity, security architecture, or related experience.

3+ years of direct cryptography experience .

Proven experience as a

Security Architect,



Solution Architect, Cryptography Architect , or similar senior technical role within complex enterprise environments.

Robust hands‑on knowledge of:

Cryptographic algorithms and protocols

AES, RSA, ECC, SHA-2/SHA-3

Encryption and key management

PKI and digital certificates

Certificate lifecycle management

Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

Secure identity and authentication

Strong understanding of

TCP/IP, DNS, routing, network segmentation, TLS, IPSec, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust architectures .

Experience designing secure solutions across

cloud, hybrid, on-premises, and distributed environments .

Strong knowledge of

secure system design, software/system architecture, distributed systems, network protocols, and threat modelling .

Ability to provide senior‑level technical leadership and communicate complex security concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Master’s degree or other graduate‑level education.

CISSP, CISM, CISA , or equivalent security certification.

Experience with

post-quantum cryptography, crypto-agility, quantum-resistant algorithms, or cryptographic modernization initiatives .

Experience operating within a large, complex enterprise or highly regulated environment.

Work Arrangement This is a

hybrid Ottawa‑based engagement . The current expectation is approximately

3 days per week onsite , increasing to

4 days per week beginning February 2027 .

Limited travel between

Ottawa and Toronto

may be required, approximately once per quarter.

The successful candidate must be eligible to complete the organization’s required security screening following selection.

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📌 Manager, Cryptography & Network Security Architect (Montreal)
🏢 Myticas Consulting
📍 Montreal