Solution Architect

Job summary

Lead the design and governance of secure technical solutions, architecture documents, roadmaps, and integration plans aligned with enterprise standards and cybersecurity objectives. Evaluate vendors and technologies, define security requirements, and collaborate with business and IT stakeholders on architectural decisions and related IT resiliency and refresh programs.

Job details

Job Description On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a Solution Architect to provide security architecture leadership for its Cybersecurity and IT Resiliency (CSITR) program. The successful candidate will work with business and IT stakeholders to design secure, scalable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity strategy, and business objectives. The role focuses on solution architecture, security technology implementation, architecture governance, and technical decision-making across complex enterprise IT initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of technical security solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards and cybersecurity roadmaps. Develop and maintain solution architecture documents, high-level designs, architecture roadmaps, and solution blueprints. Evaluate security solutions, upgrades, replacements, and vendor products against business requirements, technical standards, and total cost of ownership. Define security requirements across identity and access management, credential management, authentication, authorization, application security, infrastructure security, and data security. Assess vendor solutions for technical fit, security standards, and regulatory compliance. Develop implementation roadmaps and solution integration designs. Collaborate with enterprise architects, technical leads, project managers, and business stakeholders to drive architectural decisions. Support related IT programs, including IT Resiliency and IT Refresh. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in client-facing Solution Architecture roles, ideally within IT services. Strong knowledge of enterprise solution architecture, cybersecurity, and technical design principles. Experience with enterprise IT environments and technologies such as Microsoft Azure, .NET, SQL databases, microservices, containerization, and web frameworks. Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and mentor teams. Industry-recognized certifications are considered an asset. Affinity Earn Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/ About Affinity Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca Job Number: 14068

What you’ll do

Lead the design and governance of secure technical solutions, architecture documents, roadmaps, and integration plans aligned with enterprise standards and cybersecurity objectives. Evaluate vendors and technologies, define security requirements, and collaborate with business and IT stakeholders on architectural decisions and related IT resiliency and refresh programs.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least seven years of progressive client-facing Solution Architecture experience. Candidates should have strong enterprise architecture and cybersecurity knowledge, experience with technologies such as Azure, .NET, SQL databases, microservices, and containerization, and demonstrated communication, stakeholder leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Listed skills

• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Solution Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Cybersecurity
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technical Design
• Identity And Access Management
• Credential Management
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Application Security
• Infrastructure Security
• Data Security
• Architecture Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Technical Leadership

Job areas

• Technology
• Security & Safety
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Software

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