Senior Enterprise Security Architect

Reporting to the IT Security Manager, the Senior Enterprise Security Architect is responsible for leading the technical design, strategy, and overall insight related to the planning and implementation and validation of new or updated enterprise security environments and services. This role is responsible for leading the logistical development and integration of network and security policies and systems across the IT department, as well as ensuring strategic alignment of enterprise IT standards, practices, and policies. This position will also assess, design, develop, and implement various security, network, threat, vulnerability and incident response disciplines, shared services solutions, and will also be the primary subject matter expert for security related requests. Base pay range CA$115,940.00/yr - CA$136,400.00/yr Education Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related discipline Post-Secondary courses in any of the following: computer forensics and security, cloud architecture and security is preferred. One or more cyber security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP,) is preferred One or more architecture certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Cyber Security Architect, SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) is preferred Microsoft Azure Network Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate is considered an asset PMP certification is considered an asset An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge 10 years’ experience in Information Systems and Technology in a medium-to-large-sized data center and network security and design environment focused on: Microsoft products, such as Entra, Active Directory, Windows Operating Systems, , Office Productivity Suites, Security Product Suites, Network appliances and technologies i.e. CISCO, Aruba,VPN, Load Balancing, NAC Security appliances and technologies i.e. NextGen Firewalls (NGFW), Web Application Firewall (WAF), , PAM, Vulnerability Management tools, Exposure Management solutions, and Web Application Scanning tools Threat Management technologies i.e. Cortex XDR, Microsoft XDR, SIEM solutions (e.g. Azure Sentinel, Splunk), external threat monitoring tools, and SOAR/AI technologies 5 years of experience in disaster recovery planning and incident response planning. In-depth knowledge of data center environments and security related tools and technologies, security best practices and policies, and IT compliance and regulations. 5 years of project leadership or management experience is preferred. In-depth knowledge of Security Operation Centers (SOC). Experience with PCI-DSS compliance. Experience in monitoring the threat landscape, mapping potential applicable threats, and ethical hacking methodologies, including threat hunting methods Experience with application security, and programming/scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, and other programming languages Experience in vulnerability assessment of end points, switches, routers, gateways, servers, storage, storage area networks, firewalls, applications, web services, cloud services, etc. Experience with Azure Cloud technologies, and cloud security products (CASB, SASE, SSE) including email security Maintain currency of knowledge on current and emerging security trends, including but not limited to cloud-based services, IoT, etc. Understanding of IT information, process, system, technology architectures and models Good oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills Strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills Responsibilities IT Security Strategy and Design (25% of time) Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and Incident Response – Design and Problem Solving (20% of time) Security Network and Administration – Design and Strategy (10% of time) Security and Administration – Design, Implementation and Operation (30% of time) Policy and Guiding Principles Development (15% of time) Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required. Special Requirements In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate. Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons. Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values. To view the full job description and requirements, visit our Careers page – Job Opening # 44054 Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges today Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application no later than January 18, 2026 before midnight by visiting our ‘Careers’ page at Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Niagara Region by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr