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Cloud Security Architect

Toronto, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
Health care, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term disability coverage

About the role

Company Description Sopra Steria is a European leader in consulting, digital services, and software development, supporting its clients in their digital transformation through innovative and collaborative solutions. With 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries and a revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022, we are committed to achieving sustainable results and placing people at the heart of technology. The world is how we shape it. For more information, visit us at www.soprasteria.ca.

Are you ready to take on the challenge with us? Sopra Steria Infrastructure & Security Services (I2S) is a subsidiary of Sopra Steria dedicated to infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity activities. It plays a key role in Sopra Steria's end-to-end services. With 3,000 employees, Sopra Steria I2S stands out for the flexibility of its delivery model, combining client proximity from our 8 agencies with the advanced industrial capabilities of our offshore service centers.

Job Description As Sopra Steria continues to grow, we are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Cybersecurity Architect to join our Cybersecurity division (I2S). This strategic role focuses on designing and implementing advanced security architectures that protect infrastructure, applications, and data against evolving threats.

You will champion Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, enforce security by design across all projects, and ensure robust Identity & Access Management (IAM) and token-based security controls. Working closely with engineering, security, and business teams, you will define security frameworks, design reference architectures, and guide secure adoption of technologies in hybrid and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support secure architectures for international environments, including cloud and on-premises systems.
  • Embed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and security by design principles into all business projects.
  • Align organizational security strategy with overall business and technology objectives.
  • Identify security gaps and recommend enhancements to strengthen defenses.
  • Deploy and integrate cybersecurity solutions, including IAM and token-based access controls, across diverse environments.
  • Collaborate with solution architects and engineers on secure design activities.
  • Develop architecture documentation and present outcomes to governance boards.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide analysis for internal and external audits.
  • Assess business risks related to security roles and recommend appropriate controls.
  • Manage security-related project milestones, task lists, and progress tracking.
  • Coordinate with other project groups to ensure alignment on security goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Senior-level experience (8+ years) in cybersecurity architecture.
  • Strong expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, IAM frameworks, and token-based security models.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security (Google Cloud, AWS) and hybrid environments.
  • Proven ability to design secure architectures and implement industry best practices.
  • High level of initiative, flexibility, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
  • Previous experience in a multicultural environment.
  • English required; French is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package: life insurance, long-term disability, health care, dental, vision, and a health spending account to support your well-being (Sopra Steria covers 100% of premiums)
  • Paid time off: sick leave, personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation
  • Monthly transportation allowance
  • Excellent training, development, and career advancement opportunities, with active support to strengthen your skills in a caring, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Provided equipment to ensure optimal productivity
  • Sopra Steria is certified as a “Great Place to Work”

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.

About Sopra Steria I2S

IT Services and IT Consulting
5001-10,000

Hi there!

We’re glad you’ve found us. Hopefully you’ve arrived here because you’re curious about a career with us – and that’s great, because we love people who are curious, inquisitive, like to challenge the status quo, and above all, want to help shape the world for the better.

We’re a big company, with an even bigger heart. We might be big, but thanks to our culture - recognised in the Great Place to Work’s® UK's Best Workplaces™ rankings and in the first-ever UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing list - we’ve retained a small, friendly team approach. We’re one community, all determined to do the right thing by our clients, customers and colleagues.

It’s a fact that happy employees make successful businesses, and at Sopra Steria, you can expect a welcoming, inclusive culture that embraces individuality, encourages great thinkers and celebrates success.

A little about us...

Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.

Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions. Our people feel proud to be part of a business whose services and solutions are crucial to the running and wellbeing of the UK. And, in turn, we’re proud to support our people to reach their full potential.

From the very beginning, we’ve been conscious how our business should play a wider role in society and make a positive impact. As we grow, we’re looking for talented and caring people to join us.