Cyber Security Solutions Architect
About the role
Cyber Security Solutions Architect 📍 Ottawa, ON (Hybrid) 📅 1-Year Contract (37.5 hours/week) 🔒 Must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Secret Clearance
We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Solutions Architect to join a high-impact cybersecurity transformation initiative. In this role, you'll help design secure enterprise solutions, assess cyber risks, and guide the implementation of security best practices across cloud, on-premises, and emerging AI-enabled technologies. If you're passionate about cloud security, enterprise architecture, and helping organizations build secure, resilient technology environments, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do Design and assess secure architectures for cloud and on-premises environments. Develop security reference architectures, standards, and reusable design patterns. Perform threat modeling, security risk assessments, and identify control gaps. Partner with project teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Support DevSecOps initiatives, including Secure SDLC, CI/CD pipeline security, SAST, DAST, and container security. Provide guidance on vulnerability management, remediation, and security best practices. Assess cybersecurity risks related to AI technologies and support secure AI adoption. Develop security policies, architecture documentation, and executive-level reports. Ensure solutions align with industry security frameworks and organizational governance standards.
What You'll Bring University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology. 3+ years of experience as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Solutions Architect, or Senior Security Specialist. Experience designing enterprise security controls, including: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network Security Data Protection Security Logging & Monitoring Hands-on experience with cloud security (Azure and/or AWS). Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices. Experience conducting threat modeling, security assessments, and vulnerability management. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and ISO 27001/27002. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have Experience working within government or other highly regulated environments. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or SABSA. Experience supporting AI security or enterprise AI governance initiatives. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or AWS/Azure Security certifications.
About Alquemy Search & Consulting
Alquemy challenges traditional thinking and drives innovation through expert delivery of IT consultants, contractors and permanent staff in the areas of IT operations, software development, security, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and IT transformation. Our team creates measurable business value to help your organization gain a competitive edge.
Alquemy has grown quickly since opening our doors; today Alquemy operates across Canada and is actively working with the top contract and full-time talent across North America.
The IT staffing / contingent industry is becoming increasingly plagued by inexperience, misrepresentation, and an increased focus on high volume and low quality; leaving many organizations frustrated with the state of the industry.
Alquemy seeks to reinvigorate the industry by bringing quality, transparency, integrity, and accuracy back to staffing representation. Our proven systems and process are designed to deliver the highest quality candidates and build long lasting partnerships with our clients.
Decades of experience has taught us what to look for and what to ignore. By conducting thorough research on the complete market of passive candidates including talent data mining, sourcing, talent attraction, and recruitment; Alquemy provides you with the ability to make the best decision from the best talent in the marketplace.
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Cyber Security Solutions Architect
About the role
Cyber Security Solutions Architect 📍 Ottawa, ON (Hybrid) 📅 1-Year Contract (37.5 hours/week) 🔒 Must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Secret Clearance
We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Solutions Architect to join a high-impact cybersecurity transformation initiative. In this role, you'll help design secure enterprise solutions, assess cyber risks, and guide the implementation of security best practices across cloud, on-premises, and emerging AI-enabled technologies. If you're passionate about cloud security, enterprise architecture, and helping organizations build secure, resilient technology environments, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do Design and assess secure architectures for cloud and on-premises environments. Develop security reference architectures, standards, and reusable design patterns. Perform threat modeling, security risk assessments, and identify control gaps. Partner with project teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Support DevSecOps initiatives, including Secure SDLC, CI/CD pipeline security, SAST, DAST, and container security. Provide guidance on vulnerability management, remediation, and security best practices. Assess cybersecurity risks related to AI technologies and support secure AI adoption. Develop security policies, architecture documentation, and executive-level reports. Ensure solutions align with industry security frameworks and organizational governance standards.
What You'll Bring University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology. 3+ years of experience as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Solutions Architect, or Senior Security Specialist. Experience designing enterprise security controls, including: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network Security Data Protection Security Logging & Monitoring Hands-on experience with cloud security (Azure and/or AWS). Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices. Experience conducting threat modeling, security assessments, and vulnerability management. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and ISO 27001/27002. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have Experience working within government or other highly regulated environments. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or SABSA. Experience supporting AI security or enterprise AI governance initiatives. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or AWS/Azure Security certifications.
About Alquemy Search & Consulting
Alquemy challenges traditional thinking and drives innovation through expert delivery of IT consultants, contractors and permanent staff in the areas of IT operations, software development, security, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and IT transformation. Our team creates measurable business value to help your organization gain a competitive edge.
Alquemy has grown quickly since opening our doors; today Alquemy operates across Canada and is actively working with the top contract and full-time talent across North America.
The IT staffing / contingent industry is becoming increasingly plagued by inexperience, misrepresentation, and an increased focus on high volume and low quality; leaving many organizations frustrated with the state of the industry.
Alquemy seeks to reinvigorate the industry by bringing quality, transparency, integrity, and accuracy back to staffing representation. Our proven systems and process are designed to deliver the highest quality candidates and build long lasting partnerships with our clients.
Decades of experience has taught us what to look for and what to ignore. By conducting thorough research on the complete market of passive candidates including talent data mining, sourcing, talent attraction, and recruitment; Alquemy provides you with the ability to make the best decision from the best talent in the marketplace.