Technology Architect (SecOps) Senior

Job Title: Technology Architect (SecOps) - Senior
Location: Toronto Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid
Duration: 12 months
Security Clearance: CRJMC
Submission Deadline::00 p.m. EST

Must Haves

Network and Network Security 25%

• 5 years of experience with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN VPN VLAN) and network hardware (switches routers firewalls)
• 5 years of experience with software-defined networking technologies (SDN/SD-WAN) (e.g. Fortinet Meraki Palo Alto Aruba)
• 3 years of experience supporting Ontario K 12 school board network environments (WAN LAN Wi-Fi internet delivery)
• 2 years of experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g. SolarWinds FortiManager Panorama)
• 2 years of experience with traffic analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g. PRTG Wireshark)
• 2 years of experience working with network telemetry and logging formats (e.g. Syslog IPFix NetFlow)
• 2 years of experience configuring and troubleshooting network protocols (e.g. MPLS VPLS VLAN Trunking Protocol)
• Experience conducting network performance analysis load testing and risk assessments
• Experience evaluating emerging network technologies through pilots and proof-of-concepts
• Experience integrating networking and security architectures (e.g. SASE ZTNA NDR)

Cyber Security Expertise 25%

• 10 years of experience in cyber security and next-generation network security
• 5 years of experience implementing enterprise security architectures and automation workflows preferably within Ontario K 12 environments
• Proven experience with:
  • SSE/SASE architectures (SWG CASB FWaaS ZTNA)
  • Endpoint security (EPP EDR XDR)
  • Advanced threat protection (IPS IDS NAC DDoS protection)
  • Identity and access management (passwordless MFA certificate-based authentication)
  • Incident Response and Incident Management (IR/IM) platforms
  • Automated vulnerability management and patching solutions
  • UEBA and threat behaviour analytics
  • Penetration testing and automated red teaming tools
  • Operational Technology (OT) security and IT/OT convergence
  • AI/ML-enabled security monitoring analytics and automation
• Strong understanding of layered security models and frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF v2 CIS Controls v8)
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK D3FEND and ATLAS frameworks
• Experience evaluating emerging cybersecurity technologies through pilots and proof-of-concepts

Security Operations and Threat Detection 25%

• Extensive experience managing and optimizing SecOps platforms including SIEM SOAR EDR/XDR CASB IDR and vulnerability management tools
• Strong experience in detection engineering including development tuning and lifecycle management of threat detection use cases across identity endpoint email network and cloud environments
• Proven experience in incident response including deep-dive investigations root cause analysis and escalation management
• Experience supporting MSSP onboarding transition planning and operational readiness in multi-organization environments
• Experience designing and implementing hybrid security operations models
• Expertise in telemetry ingestion log normalization and real-time correlation of security events
• Familiarity with SOC/NOC tools including network traffic analyzers performance monitoring and configuration management solutions

Training Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement 10%

• 5 years of experience presenting to senior and executive management and external stakeholders
• 5 years of experience coordinating and leading complex multi-stakeholder technical initiatives
• 5 years of experience preparing technical documentation and communications
• 5 years of experience delivering cybersecurity training and upskilling programs to IT and security teams
• Experience supporting cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing

Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees 10%

• Bachelor s degree in computer science cyber security or a related field
• Postgraduate degree (e.g. . and/or Ph.D.) in computer science cyber security or engineering is preferred
• Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience
• Industry-recognized security certifications preferred:
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CCSP
  • CEH
  • CISA
  • CRISC

Public Sector Experience 5%

• Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g. GO-ITS) and applicable legislation (e.g. EDSTA)
• 5 years of experience working in the Ontario public sector with at least 3 years supporting K 12 school board network and cybersecurity environments

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Project Description

The Cyber Resilience Strategy and Oversight Services (CRSOS) unit provides strategic vision leadership and support for the development and implementation of modernized I&IT solutions in the public education sector and associated stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the CRSOS unit include:

• Developing vision and implementation strategy for evolving network technology platforms in the K-12 sector
• Working closely with stakeholder partners to assist in achieving sector and ministry strategic goals and objectives through innovative network and network security solutions
• Acquiring intelligence for the sector through developing and managing relationships with sector organizations and network/network security organizations such as telecommunications service providers and network technology and service providers

Important Notes

• The client may exercise its option(s) to extend the Statement of Work (SOW) beyond October 5 2027 provided that the Master Service Agreement is extended.
• This procurement will include the option to extend the end date of the contract if there are unused effort days and no change to the ceiling amount if the need arises.
• This contract will require the consultant to work up to 2 days per week in the office and the remaining days working remotely.
• Travel Requirements The resource must be available to travel the same day or overnight in Ontario as required. For this role travel to school board locations across the province will be required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to the Ontario Travel Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technology Architect role requires deep knowledge expertise and experience in cyber security solutions security operations (SecOps) solutions and practices automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security managed security services and next-generation network security.

The resource also requires hands-on experience in analyzing configuring implementing and troubleshooting cyber security models automation solutions and threat detection particularly within the education sector preferably in the Ontario K 12 school board environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading operational cyber defense guidance incident coordination monitoring maturity and integration with MSS/MDR providers
• Delivering solution guidance technical training and implementation support for next-generation network and security technologies
• Providing technical guidance solution delivery training and implementation support for hybrid cyber security operating models integrating internal teams and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
• Providing subject matter expertise in Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) technologies and tools
• Managing and optimizing SecOps platforms (SIEM SOAR EDR/XDR CASB IDR vulnerability management)
• Leading incident investigation and response activities
• Conducting baseline reviews vulnerability triage and collaborating with MSSPs
• Driving MSS service optimization
• Delivering training operational guidance and stakeholder engagement across boards
• Presenting technical findings risk insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Providing regular status updates and reporting on assigned deliverables milestones and performance metrics
• Applying collaborative approach to solution definition development and implementation
• Aligning with industry and legislative advancements at the federal provincial/local level (e.g. EDSTA)
• Delivering on other duties as assigned

This work involves working in close partnership with various government departments the K-12 education sector telecommunications providers and network and cyber security technology vendors to develop tailored approaches and implementation plans.

To support various stakeholders the resource must be available to perform hands-on configuration troubleshooting and training at the client site. Therefore the resource must be available to travel same day or overnight in Ontario as needed.