About the role
Title: Cyber Security Solutions Architect Location: Remote Duration: August 17th 2026 - December 31st 2027 Clearance: Must have a valid or be eligible for Secret Level
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Cyber Resilience Transformation Program: Provide cybersecurity and technology risk advisory services to support business objectives. Assess cloud and on-premises architectures to ensure secure, compliant, and risk-based technology solutions. Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps across applications, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, including AI. Develop and maintain security standards, policies, controls, and secure design patterns aligned with industry best practices. Support cloud security, DevSecOps, secure SDLC, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security testing activities. Advise on risk mitigation strategies and the secure adoption of AI-enabled solutions. Translate technical risks into business impacts and provide actionable recommendations. Prepare executive-level reports, security documentation, and governance artifacts. Support implementation and adoption of security controls across teams and platforms. Provide security expertise, workshops, and knowledge transfer to technical and business stakeholders. Perform other related duties as required. Required Qualifications & Skills University Degree or College Diploma in computer science,information security, engineering, or a related field A minimum of five (5) years of recent demonstrated experience in information technology or cyber security A minimum of three (3) years of recent demonstrated experience as a Cyber SecurityArchitect or senior security specialist in complex, regulated environments Demonstrated experience assessing current-state security posture and defining target-state security architectures Demonstrated experience designing and governing securitycontrols (e.g., IAM, network security,data protection, logging and monitoring) Demonstrated experience identifying security,risk, and compliance control gaps and recommending risk-based improvements Demonstrated experience developing security standardsand reusable securityarchitecture artifacts (reference architectures, patterns, building blocks) Additional Qualifications Demonstrated strong knowledge of cyber securityand risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53/61/92, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002 Demonstrated knowledge with enterprise and security architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF,SABSA) Demonstrated experience aligning securityarchitectures with regulatory and supervisory expectations (e.g., financial services risk management) Demonstrated knowledge of third-party and risk management practices Relevant certifications would be considered an asset (e.g.,CCSP, CISSP, CISM,AWS/Azure security certifications).
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About Quarry Consulting
quarry [ˈkwôrē,] Noun - “One that is sought or pursued” Noun – “a place where valuable resources are uncovered and mined” Verb – “to dig or delve in”
Quarry Consulting (formerly Tiree Consulting) is a technology and advisory services firm based in the Ottawa area and we work with clients and candidates across Canada and the Northern United States.
Our advisory services help a wide range of organizations successfully implement transformation initiatives with positive impacts on their operations. Digital and IT modernization, risk management, business process redesign, customer & citizen experience (Cx), change management and stakeholder communications are a few of the areas where we help our clients achieve stronger results.
Our staff augmentation services provide high quality and responsive contract staffing, contract-to-hire, permanent placement, managed staffing/service, and payroll solutions. We position experts in three main areas of competency: business services, technology consulting, and IT security.
Quarry Consulting’s skilled and qualified team is comprised of experienced and professional individuals who have built their careers on working with the best resources in the industry.
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About the role
Title: Cyber Security Solutions Architect Location: Remote Duration: August 17th 2026 - December 31st 2027 Clearance: Must have a valid or be eligible for Secret Level
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Cyber Resilience Transformation Program: Provide cybersecurity and technology risk advisory services to support business objectives. Assess cloud and on-premises architectures to ensure secure, compliant, and risk-based technology solutions. Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps across applications, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, including AI. Develop and maintain security standards, policies, controls, and secure design patterns aligned with industry best practices. Support cloud security, DevSecOps, secure SDLC, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security testing activities. Advise on risk mitigation strategies and the secure adoption of AI-enabled solutions. Translate technical risks into business impacts and provide actionable recommendations. Prepare executive-level reports, security documentation, and governance artifacts. Support implementation and adoption of security controls across teams and platforms. Provide security expertise, workshops, and knowledge transfer to technical and business stakeholders. Perform other related duties as required. Required Qualifications & Skills University Degree or College Diploma in computer science,information security, engineering, or a related field A minimum of five (5) years of recent demonstrated experience in information technology or cyber security A minimum of three (3) years of recent demonstrated experience as a Cyber SecurityArchitect or senior security specialist in complex, regulated environments Demonstrated experience assessing current-state security posture and defining target-state security architectures Demonstrated experience designing and governing securitycontrols (e.g., IAM, network security,data protection, logging and monitoring) Demonstrated experience identifying security,risk, and compliance control gaps and recommending risk-based improvements Demonstrated experience developing security standardsand reusable securityarchitecture artifacts (reference architectures, patterns, building blocks) Additional Qualifications Demonstrated strong knowledge of cyber securityand risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53/61/92, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002 Demonstrated knowledge with enterprise and security architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF,SABSA) Demonstrated experience aligning securityarchitectures with regulatory and supervisory expectations (e.g., financial services risk management) Demonstrated knowledge of third-party and risk management practices Relevant certifications would be considered an asset (e.g.,CCSP, CISSP, CISM,AWS/Azure security certifications).
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About Quarry Consulting
quarry [ˈkwôrē,] Noun - “One that is sought or pursued” Noun – “a place where valuable resources are uncovered and mined” Verb – “to dig or delve in”
Quarry Consulting (formerly Tiree Consulting) is a technology and advisory services firm based in the Ottawa area and we work with clients and candidates across Canada and the Northern United States.
Our advisory services help a wide range of organizations successfully implement transformation initiatives with positive impacts on their operations. Digital and IT modernization, risk management, business process redesign, customer & citizen experience (Cx), change management and stakeholder communications are a few of the areas where we help our clients achieve stronger results.
Our staff augmentation services provide high quality and responsive contract staffing, contract-to-hire, permanent placement, managed staffing/service, and payroll solutions. We position experts in three main areas of competency: business services, technology consulting, and IT security.
Quarry Consulting’s skilled and qualified team is comprised of experienced and professional individuals who have built their careers on working with the best resources in the industry.