Our Client in the Broader Public Sector (Energy) is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Architect on a 12 month contract
Lead new Cyber Security architecture and design / modernization discussions
Candidates will be responsible for developing and updating Security Standards, Policies, and training
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awareness programs and for driving and creating innovative solutions to solve complex technical and
technological challenges. This role provides major input to IT leadership, management and oversight on
behalf of Enterprise Architecture specifically in the areas of in Cybersecurity and Cyber-Physical security
with respect to IT Infrastructure (Server, Storage, Backup, Network), Middleware, Database,
Applications, Development, Reporting and Endpoints for both on premise and cloud-based solutions
Advantages
Hybrid Work
Weekly pay.
Working for a Public Sector client.
Role has a strong chance to extend past 12 months
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain security architecture artifacts (e.g. models, templates, standards, and procedures)
that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations.
• Maintain and enforce industry leading architectural standards, policies and procedures and gain approval
from IT Senior Management/Executives
• Lead technical Proof of Concepts for Cyber Security technologies
• Manage and audit IT project execution technical governance to ensure technical standards compliance
and/or manage and track exceptions
• Lead new Cyber Security architecture and design / modernization discussions
• Participate in support on end-to-end problem resolution and root cause analysis in collaboration with
other functional groups, business units and vendors
• Support the Cyber Security Operations team with incident management and problem management
issues
• Communicate complex technical issues in an easily understood language orally and in writing to diverse
stakeholders
• Ensure security policies, standards, and principles are applied for all environments and, where required,
across partner relationships.
• Review and recommend enhancements to current system security measures from enterprise
architecture perspective.
• Support & update the IT Asset Management model for Cyber Security assets, including life cycle and
framework (aligned to corporate goals) that drive/improve IT system reliability, quality and timeliness of
IT service, cost and/or security
• Support the development of IT foundational technology security strategy and system plans, including
conducting technical research, trending analysis, specifications and the creation of white papers
• Provide technical leadership for solution design architecture to support business cases and
problem/incident management
• Reviews and approves technology related strategies, roadmaps, architectures, policies, standards, and
designs for compliance with the Enterprise’s security architecture.
• Stays abreast of current and emerging security technologies and security threats, and proposes and
recommends enhancements to security architecture to mitigate risks.
• Guide IT Business units through risk management and cyber assessments.
• Serve as a security subject matter expert in discussions with key business and IT stakeholders.
Post-secondary technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or other relevant
professional designation, or a combination of equivalent related training and applicable experience
• Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in Cyber Security Enterprise Architecture
• Five years of experience developing reference documents such as security architectures, policies,
directives, standard, and guidelines.
• Five years of experience in recommending Security designs, reviewing or approving designs, and
conducting Security Risk Analysis
• Knowledge of:
o Enterprise security architecture & risk management frameworks
o Cyber Security standards such as: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2
o Various cyber based concepts such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability and Threat
Management, Zero Trust Architectures, Data Loss Prevention, etc.
o Tool and techniques to secure cloud-based workloads
• Experience with utilities specific operational systems (e.g. SCADA, ADMS, AMI is a plus)
• Experience with designing solution for emerging technologies such as Battery Storage, Energy Storage,
Charging Station, Protocols and standards.
• Experience supporting the system implementations for both operational initiatives and strategic projects
related to Cyber Security.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, techniques, technologies, and controls
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of security-enabling technologies across the development lifecycle
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS
• Strong experience analyzing data outputs from network security systems
• Knowledge of and experience working with data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management, Technical Governance structures, ITIL and SDLC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Works towards continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
Qualifications
Post-secondary technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or other relevant
professional designation, or a combination of equivalent related training and applicable experience
• Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in Cyber Security Enterprise Architecture
• Five years of experience developing reference documents such as security architectures, policies,
directives, standard, and guidelines.
• Five years of experience in recommending Security designs, reviewing or approving designs, and
conducting Security Risk Analysis
• Knowledge of:
o Enterprise security architecture & risk management frameworks
o Cyber Security standards such as: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2
o Various cyber based concepts such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability and Threat
Management, Zero Trust Architectures, Data Loss Prevention, etc.
o Tool and techniques to secure cloud-based workloads
• Experience with utilities specific operational systems (e.g. SCADA, ADMS, AMI is a plus)
• Experience with designing solution for emerging technologies such as Battery Storage, Energy Storage,
Charging Station, Protocols and standards.
• Experience supporting the system implementations for both operational initiatives and strategic projects
related to Cyber Security.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, techniques, technologies, and controls
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of security-enabling technologies across the development lifecycle
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS
• Strong experience analyzing data outputs from network security systems
• Knowledge of and experience working with data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management, Technical Governance structures, ITIL and SDLC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Works towards continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
Summary
The IT Enterprise Cyber Security Architect is responsible for leading and promoting the Enterprise
Architecture process within the organization, including the creation of governing principles, policies,
standards, and procedures to guide solution, decision-making for the organization and support the
development of an implementation plan for security architecture designs within the Enterprise
Architecture framework. A successful candidate will drive and create innovative solutions to solve
complex technical and technological challenges in order to ensure the highest level of reliability,
efficiency, and security of IT systems.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our Client in the Broader Public Sector (Energy) is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Architect on a 12 month contract
Lead new Cyber Security architecture and design / modernization discussions
Candidates will be responsible for developing and updating Security Standards, Policies, and training
awareness programs and for driving and creating innovative solutions to solve complex technical and
technological challenges. This role provides major input to IT leadership, management and oversight on
behalf of Enterprise Architecture specifically in the areas of in Cybersecurity and Cyber-Physical security
with respect to IT Infrastructure (Server, Storage, Backup, Network), Middleware, Database,
Applications, Development, Reporting and Endpoints for both on premise and cloud-based solutions
Advantages
Hybrid Work
Weekly pay.
Working for a Public Sector client.
Role has a strong chance to extend past 12 months
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain security architecture artifacts (e.g. models, templates, standards, and procedures)
that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations.
...
• Maintain and enforce industry leading architectural standards, policies and procedures and gain approval
from IT Senior Management/Executives
• Lead technical Proof of Concepts for Cyber Security technologies
• Manage and audit IT project execution technical governance to ensure technical standards compliance
and/or manage and track exceptions
• Lead new Cyber Security architecture and design / modernization discussions
• Participate in support on end-to-end problem resolution and root cause analysis in collaboration with
other functional groups, business units and vendors
• Support the Cyber Security Operations team with incident management and problem management
issues
• Communicate complex technical issues in an easily understood language orally and in writing to diverse
stakeholders
• Ensure security policies, standards, and principles are applied for all environments and, where required,
across partner relationships.
• Review and recommend enhancements to current system security measures from enterprise
architecture perspective.
• Support & update the IT Asset Management model for Cyber Security assets, including life cycle and
framework (aligned to corporate goals) that drive/improve IT system reliability, quality and timeliness of
IT service, cost and/or security
• Support the development of IT foundational technology security strategy and system plans, including
conducting technical research, trending analysis, specifications and the creation of white papers
• Provide technical leadership for solution design architecture to support business cases and
problem/incident management
• Reviews and approves technology related strategies, roadmaps, architectures, policies, standards, and
designs for compliance with the Enterprise’s security architecture.
• Stays abreast of current and emerging security technologies and security threats, and proposes and
recommends enhancements to security architecture to mitigate risks.
• Guide IT Business units through risk management and cyber assessments.
• Serve as a security subject matter expert in discussions with key business and IT stakeholders.
Post-secondary technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or other relevant
professional designation, or a combination of equivalent related training and applicable experience
• Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in Cyber Security Enterprise Architecture
• Five years of experience developing reference documents such as security architectures, policies,
directives, standard, and guidelines.
• Five years of experience in recommending Security designs, reviewing or approving designs, and
conducting Security Risk Analysis
• Knowledge of:
o Enterprise security architecture & risk management frameworks
o Cyber Security standards such as: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2
o Various cyber based concepts such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability and Threat
Management, Zero Trust Architectures, Data Loss Prevention, etc.
o Tool and techniques to secure cloud-based workloads
• Experience with utilities specific operational systems (e.g. SCADA, ADMS, AMI is a plus)
• Experience with designing solution for emerging technologies such as Battery Storage, Energy Storage,
Charging Station, Protocols and standards.
• Experience supporting the system implementations for both operational initiatives and strategic projects
related to Cyber Security.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, techniques, technologies, and controls
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of security-enabling technologies across the development lifecycle
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS
• Strong experience analyzing data outputs from network security systems
• Knowledge of and experience working with data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management, Technical Governance structures, ITIL and SDLC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Works towards continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
Qualifications
Post-secondary technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or other relevant
professional designation, or a combination of equivalent related training and applicable experience
• Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in Cyber Security Enterprise Architecture
• Five years of experience developing reference documents such as security architectures, policies,
directives, standard, and guidelines.
• Five years of experience in recommending Security designs, reviewing or approving designs, and
conducting Security Risk Analysis
• Knowledge of:
o Enterprise security architecture & risk management frameworks
o Cyber Security standards such as: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2
o Various cyber based concepts such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability and Threat
Management, Zero Trust Architectures, Data Loss Prevention, etc.
o Tool and techniques to secure cloud-based workloads
• Experience with utilities specific operational systems (e.g. SCADA, ADMS, AMI is a plus)
• Experience with designing solution for emerging technologies such as Battery Storage, Energy Storage,
Charging Station, Protocols and standards.
• Experience supporting the system implementations for both operational initiatives and strategic projects
related to Cyber Security.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, techniques, technologies, and controls
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of security-enabling technologies across the development lifecycle
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS
• Strong experience analyzing data outputs from network security systems
• Knowledge of and experience working with data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management, Technical Governance structures, ITIL and SDLC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Works towards continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
Summary
The IT Enterprise Cyber Security Architect is responsible for leading and promoting the Enterprise
Architecture process within the organization, including the creation of governing principles, policies,
standards, and procedures to guide solution, decision-making for the organization and support the
development of an implementation plan for security architecture designs within the Enterprise
Architecture framework. A successful candidate will drive and create innovative solutions to solve
complex technical and technological challenges in order to ensure the highest level of reliability,
efficiency, and security of IT systems.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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