About the role

Hiring two Senior Technology Architects for a 12-month contract to guide Ontario K-12 school boards in Zero Trust and network-security architecture.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic technical guidance to Ontario K-12 school boards shifting toward shared service models. Architect and implement Zero Trust and modern network-security solutions (SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, SDN). Support Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP/MDR) onboarding, SOC KPIs, and technical workplan coordination. Coordinate provincial cyber incident response (IR) activities, vulnerability management (CVEM), and automated patching frameworks.

5+ years of secure architecture and automation experience (Ontario K-12 or broader public sector experience is a massive plus!). Mastery over network/security stacks: SASE/SSE (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS), Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/GCP), Endpoint (EDR/XDR), and Advanced Threat Protection. Deep familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8, and MITRE ATT&CK. Exceptional stakeholder management skills—you can bridge the gap between technical teams, vendors, and senior executives. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly preferred.