Chief Information Security Architect

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Canada Life Full time

At Canada Life, we've been a trusted partner in the financial wellbeing of Canadians for over 175 years.

The AVP Enterprise Security Architecture role plays a key part in shaping our organization's security architecture strategy. This strategic position requires strong leadership skills and technical expertise to align security measures with business goals, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats.

This critical role will work closely with senior technology leaders across the organization to ensure that all digital assets, applications, networks, and data assets are secure and compliant with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement an enterprise-wide security architecture strategy aligned with our organization's security strategy
  • Lead the design and implementation of security architecture solutions across various platforms, including cloud, networks, and data centers
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and support their secure adoption within our organization
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential security risks
  • Leverage expertise in security frameworks, risk management best practices, and threat analysis to inform decision-making

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in the security architecture domain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures
  • Deep knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, firewalls, IAM, SIEM, and network security
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Compensation: The estimated annual salary for this role is between $144,300 - $240,500.



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