Manager, Security Architecture and Engineering

5 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Intact Full time

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you're bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It's our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Our Security team is looking for a Manager of Security Architecture and Engineering

Do you thrive on designing secure and scalable IT environments? Are you passionate about information security and keeping ahead of an evolving threat landscape? We are seeking a driven Manager of Security Architecture and Engineering to lead our security posture into the future, in alignment with IT Transformation activities already under way.

You will be reporting in to the Director, Cybersecurity Strategy and Enablement, and you will be responsible to lead our cybersecurity transformation initiatives, mapping the security patterns of today, creating the patterns of tomorrow and engineering the path forward for all pillars of the information security program.

This is a high impact role managing an agile squad of experts that will be responsible for patterns, planning and execution of security solutions in parallel and collaboration with Enterprise and Technical Architecture teams.

What you'll do here:

  • Design and implement a secure enterprise security architecture across all security domains, working closely and collaboratively with technical and enterprise architecture teams.
  • Lead a team of multidisciplinary security architecture and engineering analysts that are accountable for current state pattern creation, end state target patterns and engineering aspects to bridge between the two.
  • Leverage expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, Microservices Security, and Cloud Security principles.
  • Design and integrate security controls across various domains, including:
    • Identity and Access Management
    • Endpoint Security
    • Data Security
    • Network Security
    • Multi-Cloud Security Designs
    • Application Security
  • Research and implement cutting-edge security technologies and best practices, providing thought leadership and executing against it.
  • Develop a roadmap for future security architecture enhancements, aligning with evolving business needs and attack patterns.
  • Hire and attract top talent for this greenfield team and ensuring cross collaboration and alignment with other architectural, infrastructure and security teams.
  • Track operational and project metrics for monthly reporting.
  • Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity and adjust the roadmap and planning accordingly.

What you bring to the table:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or other relevant field or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of proven experience in designing and implemengint secure enterprise architectures, with a focus on transformation, architectural patterns and cross functional execution.
  • In-depth knowledge of security best practices and industry standards (eg. NIST CSF).
  • Very strong understanding of cloud security principals (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience with security automation and orchestration.
  • Experience with threat modelling methodologies and secure coding practices are preferred.
  • Experience with security technologies and architecture, including encryption, cloud security tools, intrusion detection, and firewalls.
  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
  • An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
  • Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

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