Security Architect-(Hybrid)
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients developing strategies products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information visit .
What we offer:
Work-life flexibility
Hybrid workenvironment
Variable annual incentive plan
Generous annual vacation allotment
Top-notch flexible benefits planincluding family building and gender affirmation
Retirement Plan matched contributions at 6%
Access toa learning platform and educational assistancesupport
Access to a virtual wellness platform
Career development opportunities
Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
Day off to volunteer in your community andother paid time off options
Corporate discounts
*subject to employment agreement
Job Summary:
As a Security Architect on the Central 1 team youll have the opportunity to work on exciting forward-thinking projects that make a real this role youll help design and review security architectures identify potential risks and suggest improvements that keep systems safe and running smoothly.
Were looking for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges and takes pride in building secure reliable and resilient systems. If youre an experienced security professional who likes collaborating across teams and influencing how technology is built and protected this could be a great fit for you.
Youll report to the Head of Architecture with a dotted-line connection to the AVP Information Security giving you great exposure across both teams and the chance to contribute to key decisions.
Whatyoullbe doing:
- Perform a leadership role in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture and coordinate with system owners control providers and other stakeholders on the allocation of security controls as system-specific hybrid or common controls.
- Perform threat modeling and risk assessments based on legacy or new environments using organizational guidelines or established industry frameworks.
- Identifytechnical and procedural controls to mitigate newly identified threats and risks.
- Participate in the various technology and architecture governance forums to ensure adherence to standards.
- Be part of the Architecture team to review and implement security architecture best practices across the organization.
- Own andmaintainthe Security Architecture Roadmap items under the overall C1 Technology Roadmap
- Own andmaintainthe Security Architecture Roadmap items under the overall C1 TechnologyRoadmapWorkwith external vendors on technology evaluation selection and implementation.
- Recommend adjustments to Information Security and Enterprise Architecture policies andstandardsas necessary.
Whatyoullhave:
University degree in computer science (or equivalent)
10 years relevant experience in a large-scale IT environment with 5 years in Security Architecture
One or more of the following certifications preferred:
(ISC)2 - CISSP
GIAC - GSEC GCIH GCIA GCFE GWAPT or GPEN
Technical certifications in Cloud Platforms such as Azure (e.g. Cybersecurity Architect) and/or AWS (e.g. Certified Security Specialist)
Experience with API technology e.g. API gateways Enterprise Service Bus and microservices
Strong understanding of API driven authentication and authorization using OIDC OAuth JWT and integrating with other identity providers
Experience with multi-cloud API standardization with both cloud agnostic and cloud native technologies
Strong understanding of container and service mesh technology e.g. Kubernetes/AKS Istio etc.
Strong understanding of certificates and encryption used for securing transmissions and signing tokens.
Experience with Architecture and Security Architecture frameworks e.g. SABSA Zachman TOGAF
Demonstrated ability to communicatecollaborateand influence across the organization including Product Technology Operations and outside of the delivery organization including partners vendors and client organizations.
Passion for innovation and can do attitude including ability to work under pressure and adapt easily to changing priorities and business needs.
Ability to build deep technical relationships with other technology team members.
Previousexperience at financial institutions an asset
Salary:$140000 - $160000
The salary rangerepresentsthe job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training.
#LI-Hybrid
Central 1 does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to screen assess or select applicants during our recruitment process. This job posting is for an existing specific vacancy within our organization. All applications will be considered exclusively for the position described in this posting.
Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
