RQ00824 Sr. Security Architect – Cyber Security I Ontario Health I HybridJob Title: RQ00824 Sr. Security Architect – Cyber SecurityLocation: Toronto ON, HybridPay Rate:95-101/hrDescriptionBackground InformationThe purpose of this request is to onboard a contingent cyber security resource to support the Director, Cyber Security Defence & Resilience, with operational and strategic initiatives across the Agency and the broader Ontario health sector.This role sits within the Agency’s broader AI-Driven Risk Program and mitigation plan, established to counter rapid increases in adversarial AI and machine-speed cyber attacks. The resource will focus on two primary, non-forensic areas:Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIR): Enhancing program maturity, governance, day-to-day coordination, and stakeholder communication.Zero Trust Implementation: Assessing current security architecture and driving hands-on operationalization of identity, access, and network controls.Responsibilities & DeliverablesCyber Security Incident Response (CSIR) ProgramMature the Program: Review, update, and standardize incident response (IR) policies, workflows, procedures, and playbooks in alignment with NIST standards.Lead Coordination: Act as a lead responder and coordinator for confirmed internal and large-scale external cyber incidents affecting the healthcare sector.Communications & Reporting: Build executive briefings, situational reports (SITREPs), and incident summaries. Guide communications with internal teams and external healthcare stakeholders.Performance & Readiness: Define KPIs, track program metrics, lead post-incident reviews, and support tabletop simulation exercises. Adapt playbooks for AI-accelerated threats.Zero Trust Implementation & OperationalizationGap Analysis: Assess current-state architecture to identify and document flaws in identity,



access, and network security controls.Hands-On Implementation: Lead the deployment, configuration, and integration of Zero Trust-aligned technologies alongside technical teams.Focus Domains: Enforce practical controls surrounding identity (MFA, Conditional Access, PAM/PIM, RBAC) and network security (micro-segmentation, ZTNA).Process Embedding: Translate abstract Zero Trust concepts into measurable, daily operational controls, ensuring architecture patterns integrate cleanly across identity, endpoint, and network domains.Required Skills & ExperienceExperience: 7–10 years of dedicated experience in cyber security with strong exposure to CSIRT or SOC environments.Incident Management: Proven experience leading and managing the full incident lifecycle, including cross-functional and external stakeholder coordination under high-pressure conditions.Zero Trust Delivery: Demonstrated hands-on implementation experience with Zero Trust frameworks, specifically translating strategy into deployed infrastructure rather than just designing models.Technical Toolsets: Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft security ecosystem (Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel) and AWS security tools (Guard Duty, Security Hub).Modern Threat Awareness: Solid understanding of the modern AI-driven threat landscape, including machine-speed exploitation and attack vectors.Education & Certifications: Relevant qualified certifications (e.G., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Azure Security Engineer).Desired SkillsSector Knowledge: Prior experience working in public sector or healthcare environments (familiarity with PHIPA laws is a plus).Frameworks: Strong familiarity with regulatory and security standards such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001.Automation: Exposure to SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation and Response) platforms and automated incident workflows.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Rq00824 Sr. Security Architect – Cyber Security I Ontario Health I Hybrid (Toronto)
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