Senior IT Architect

Overview Senior IT Architect - Security & Networking Join to apply for the Senior IT Architect - Security & Networking role at Intact. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. What You’ll Do Here As a central player within the project teams, lead and develop the architecture part of systems and technology projects, in collaboration with other team members. Lead and develop 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. Lead the development of the architectural technical patterns and ensure their maintenance throughout governance cycle. Lead and oversee and support 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 Penetration testing/Digital Forensics/Reverse Engineering 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. Present your technology architecture solutions for peer review to the broader Technology Architecture. Collaborate with project teams and SMEs in various IT Operational areas as needed to fulfill the responsibilities described above. What You Bring To The Table 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 Cisco and Palo Alto technologies preferably prior to being architect. Experience successfully implementing any Enterprise Security programs. Demonstrated understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) components and Zero Trust Security Principles & Architecture Model Can quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies. Can understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term tactical perspectives of situations. Following Certifications or equivalent will be considered a plus: CISSP, PCNSE, CCNA CCSP, CISA SC-100, Cisco CyberOps Associate, TOGAF A team player and a technical mentor - willing to learn and collaborate with many groups of strong professionals. Excellent communication skills a must, comfortable interacting with tech savvy business leaders and Executives at all levels of the company. Driven by challenges and focused on delivering results. Organized, proactive and a catalyst for change. Comfortable working in a constantly evolving technological environment. An excellent team player who demonstrates leadership. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country. No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada. What We Offer Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions. 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. EEO and Accessibility We are an equal opportunity employer. At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. 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. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site. #J-18808-Ljbffr