Senior Security Architect

Req Id: 431546

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Summary

Bell's Professional Services team is seeking a dynamic Senior Security Architect to develop and implement comprehensive information security architecture roadmaps for our key clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of business acumen and deep technical expertise, enabling them to design robust security solutions for medium to large-scale enterprise environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor, engaging with clients and internal Bell Canada teams, and managing those critical relationships. You will be instrumental in the hands-on design and deployment of security projects, leading project teams of various sizes to successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and champion information security architecture roadmaps aligned with industry-leading standards and client objectives. Create and deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership and facilitate high-level architecture discussions.
• Architect, design, and oversee the implementation of end-to-end security solutions across network, cloud, endpoint, and data protection domains.
• Partner closely with sales and account teams as a key technical authority. Lead the scoping, design, and estimation of custom security solutions for prospective clients, and draft compelling technical proposals and RFP/RFI responses that translate complex technical architectures into clear, value-driven business outcomes.
• Define technical requirements for securing new and existing technologies, applications, and networks. Provide expert technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and IT architects.
• Conduct thorough security assessments for security integration under responsibility and ensure all solutions comply with corporate security and regulatory policies (e.g. PCI-DSS).
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional IT teams, both internally and with customers, to integrate security seamlessly into the technology landscape. Develop and execute a clear communication plan for security architecture initiatives and oversee the integration of security designs and best practices within operation and engineering teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during critical and major security incidents, providing guidance on remediation and strategic improvements.

Critical Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Expertise in designing solutions for context-aware firewalls, cloud solutions, authentication, encryption, event correlation, and network identity and access management.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as TOGAF and PCI-DSS.
• Experience with the following technologies: Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto (Prisma Access, SD-WAN, Cloud).
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• High level of personal integrity, leadership, professionalism, the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and act as technical lead with engineering teams in security solution integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional security certification such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
• Cisco CCNP Security or CCIE.
• Experience with business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 09/11/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the b