Senior IT Architect specialized in Security & Networking infrastructure technologies leading architecture development for technology projects. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
As a central player within the project teams, leads and develops the architecture part of systems and technology projects, in collaboration with other team members.
Leads and develops and maintain architectures, architectural detailed design and models, standards, and strategic orientations in order to carry out the company's plans and meet its objectives.
Leads the development of the architectural technical patterns and ensure their maintenance throughout governance cycle.
Leads and oversees and supports the implementation of standards and orientations for the personnel in charge of executing plans and projects.
Participate in the research, evaluation, and selection of products or technologies based on stated requirements and overall strategic domain evolution.
Infrastructure and application security assessment
Mentor and guide Security and Network Operations in resolution of high-risk challenges.
Work in close collaboration with Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to ensure the technology infrastructure required to support new solutions are considered prior to project or initiative execution.
Working closely with Enterprise Architecture and Product Owners, develop and manage the technology evolution Roadmap & Strategies for your respective domain.
Monitor the current-state technical landscape of your respective domain to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies or misalignment with business requirements.
Requirements
Experience successfully implementing any Enterprise Security programs.
University Degree in Information Technology/Software Engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience
5 to 8 years experience as a Security or Networking Architect in any domain.
Extensive experience in Networking architecture including security networking in a major (or large) network infrastructure national or international.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Security and Networking infrastructure with with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies preferably prior to being architect.
Demonstrated understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE ) components and Zero Trust Security Principles & Architecture Model
Following Certifications or equivalent will be considered a plus: CISSP, PCNSE, CCNA CCSP, CISA SC-100,Cisco CyberOps Associate,TOGAF
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
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