Solution Architect - Cybersecurity

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Job Profile Summary

The Cybersecurity MFA Architect plays a key role in leading the architectural design of robust Multi-Factor Authentication systems. This role involves creating and maintaining enterprise-wide security architecture and patterns with a focus on workforce authentication and authorization machine identity management and

This role is responsible for creating robust security architecture repeatable designs across multiple security and technology domains as well as collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the organizations security controls meet industry standards and regulatory requirements while aligning with business goals.

The Cybersecurity MFA Architect works strategically and transparently within the Enterprise Architecture organization as well as their partners in Infrastructure Security and Technology Services and drives security architecture strategy within the business objectives.

Design describe and manage solution engineering in relation to capabilities of assigned Journeys and Platforms through the end-to-end lifecycle (i.e. frontend backend database and debugging of applications or sites).

Use knowledge of business acumen and technical expertise to play a lead role in shaping the technical vision to create complex distributed solutions technical designs and integrations.

CUSTOMER

Design enterprise-grade security architectures and architecture patterns related to employee identity and access management specifically multi-factor authentication.

o Hands-on experience designing or implementing MFA solutions (TOPP hardware tokens biometrics etc.)

o Experience with conditional access adaptive authentication cloud IAM key management certificate-based authentication cryptography.

o Expertise in designing solutions for high-security environments. Prior experience with banking/financial services an asset but not strictly necessary.

Apply a multi-disciplined expertise with database application client tiers layering of software build test and deploy strategies in order to create the overall design of cybersecurity solutions (including packaged applications integrations infrastructure middleware) and guide how the sub-components are developed by different teams

Elevate focus on applications and data as differentiators for the customer experience anchored in sound foundational elements of Infrastructure and Platforms

Advise on suitability of technology stacks to define principles / key constraints for solution components; rallies the team around these principles to determine security / scalability approach and impact assessments for future design

Drive continual upgrading and grounds the team in assessing practical program concerns to innovate on both server-side and user-side features as technologies / platforms expand to reduce technology debt and build resilient solutions

Monitor and report on progress and collaborates broadly with other practitioners including designers engineers and other applicable business stakeholders to ensure the necessary features for the products and applications are developed within assigned portfolio

Supports issue analysis and fix activities during test phases as well as production issue resolution

Collaborates with Practices actively driving capability creation; mentoring and training junior colleagues to be adaptive staying on top of expanding technologies and engineering trends and creating highly visual and functional solutions

Deep understanding of security frameworks (Zero Trust NIST ISO27001) and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. PCI-DSS).

Applies all of the above to the selection and advancement of cybersecurity technologies the development of cybersecurity solution architecture and advising business and technical partners in the Platforms and Journeys on security controls required for their solutions.

SHAREHOLDER

Ability to design MFA solutions that bridge legacy systems with modern authentication technologies while ensuring scalability and resilience and adherence to observability stndards.

Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into actionable plans and solution design and communicate them effectively with stakeholders across all parts of the business.

Lead interaction with governance and control groups (e.g. regulatory / operational risk compliance and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues related to architectural technology and tools

Lead or contribute to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for significant and complex situations

Monitor and report on the status of the products / projects and applications within assigned product ensuring projects are compliant with technology domain architecture and designs / operates processes to provide ongoing review of in-progress activity against technology architecture and development standards

Foresee architectural issues / gaps and identifies emerging industry trends to recommend value-added architectural improvements that will alleviate technology debt and build resilient solutions

Maps processes and sub-processes that bridge the gap between business problems and technology solutions

Keep track of changes made to code through control systems

Collaborates within practices platforms or journeys comprised of diverse and complementary skills; inspiring the team to embrace changes and continually advance collective knowledge of technical tools / trends

Protect the interests of the organization identify and manage risks and escalate non-standard high risk activities as necessary

Keep abreast of emerging issues trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts

Maintain a culture of risk management and control supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

Participate fully as a member of the team support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business quality innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for quality engineering best practices and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit

Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business related tools and techniques

Participate in personal performance management and development activities including cross training within own team

Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities

Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices; may take on the role of Chapter Lead as applicable

Work collaboratively with the team and leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues related to product quality

Lead motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.

Contribute to a fair positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH

Seasoned individual contributor role with expert knowledge of cybersecurity overall and Identity and Access Management in particular and a demonstrated track record working with a broad range of architecture frameworks technology tools processes and procedures

Exceptional collaboration communication and client-facing skills

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale cybersecurity projects.

Experience/demonstrated history of innovating within high-security environments particularly valuable for this role

Big-picture thinker with ability to anticipate architectural gaps and identify emerging trends through both advanced business acumen and highly specialized technical knowledge of TD and its applications programming languages industry best practices Bank standards infrastructure and architectural design / solutions

Architect assigned to work autonomously on high profile complex and/or high-risk technology projects with significant impact to the organization

Reports to an Architecture Practice Lead / Practice Area Lead

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate (Graduate degree preferred)

10 years relevant experience developing a variety of platforms with recent experience working with cybersecurity solution design deployment or operations.

Experience with Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery Pair programming and / or Test-Driven Development is an asset (i.e. ability to author Unit Integration and Functional Tests)

Demonstrated experience with leading technical tools integration in a complex environment

Cybersecurity industry certification (e.g. CISSP CCSP CompTIA etc.) not required but considered an asset. Vendor-specific credentials also an asset but not required.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

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Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations requirements.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
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