Montreal, QuebecWould you like to contribute to data protection within a large organization and help advance strategic security solutions?Join our Data Protection team as a Solution Architect. Your primary mandate will be to define and evolve the architecture of data protection capabilities, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), as well as the integration of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities into the data protection ecosystem to support the discovery, classification, risk assessment and protection of sensitive data. You will work closely with security, architecture, product and delivery teams to translate business, security, risk and compliance requirements into solutions that are consistent, sustainable and adapted to iA’s ecosystem.
Define and evolve solution architectures related to data protection and contribute to establishing the target-state vision.
Translate business, security, risk, compliance and regulatory requirements into concrete and achievable architecture solutions.
Design architectures that address data protection throughout the entire data lifecycle.
Produce and maintain key architecture deliverables, including architecture documentation, diagrams, impact assessments and recommendations.
Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture directions, security frameworks and iA standards.
Participate in architecture governance forums and reviews, and present recommendations as required.
Identify risks, impacts, dependencies and integration challenges, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Work closely with security specialists, designers, delivery teams, product owners and other architects to ensure integrated and consistent solutions.
Act as a trusted advisor,



influence decisions and provide clear architectural guidance to various stakeholders.
Contribute to the standardization and reuse of data protection capabilities, models and reference architectures.
Contribute to the roadmap and long-term evolution of data protection capabilities.
Adopt a T-shaped approach by combining deep expertise in solution architecture and data protection with the ability to collaborate effectively across related areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, infrastructure, applications, data and delivery.
Has experience in cybersecurity or information security, with a strong understanding of data protection challenges.
Has experience designing data protection controls across Microsoft 365, cloud environments, SaaS applications and data platforms.
Demonstrates the ability to design solution architectures and produce structured deliverables such as diagrams, architecture documentation and impact assessments.
Has experience working in an environment with formal architecture governance and review processes.
Has a solid understanding of information technology, security, cloud environments and data protection principles.
Can assess impacts, risks, dependencies and integrations across different solutions and platforms.
Has excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.




Is proficient in both French and English to collaborate with teams and partners in both languages.
Specific qualifications and experienceSolution architecture in a complex environmentCybersecurity and data protectionSolution architecture design and architecture documentationCloud and Microsoft 365 environmentsAbility to influence technical and business stakeholdersWhy you’ll love working with usA work environment where learning and development come together with a collective pursuit of excellence.
Artificial intelligence is accessible to everyone, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth.
Employee share purchase planVacation, wellness and personal development daysEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramErgonomic furniture programPerformance bonusDiscounts on iA productsAnd much moreWith over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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📌 Security Solutions Architecture Advisor (Winnipeg)
🏢 IA Groupe financier
📍 Winnipeg