Associate Principal Architect, Security

EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role plays a key role in securing EQB’s Digital Banking and Channel Technology assets. It provides proactive input into the design and implementation of security controls within the Digital Banking technology architecture and acts as a primary security advisor to Digital Banking & Channel Technology teams. The Associate Principal Architect, Security supports the integration of security by design and secure development practices across customer-facing platforms and back-end infrastructure. This role also contributes to the development of security frameworks, collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, and helps ensure that security requirements are embedded early and effectively in the solution lifecycle.

Requirements

• A college diploma or university degree in computer science (or related course) or Industry recognized certifications (e.g. CISSP) with 5 years cyber security experience is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of technical IT experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of Cyber Security experience.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, controls and practices
• Strong DevOps / development or security architecture knowledge, (prior hands-on technology engineering experience is preferred)
• Strong experience architecting and implementing solutions in Cloud environments (Microsoft Azure)
• Strong experience with APIs, containers and CMS or security consulting for similar solutions.
• Strong experience documenting architecture flows and diagrams.
• Good knowledge of cyber threats, risks and control design best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with consumer banking platforms (frontend and backend) is preferred.
• Microsoft Azure solutions Architect expert, Microsoft Cyber security Architect Expert, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA) Foundation, Practitioner or Master level designations, TOGAF certifications are a plus
• Preferrable to have experience in threat modeling or risk assessments.
• Process design and implementation experience is a plus
• Technology Roadmaps

Responsibilities

• Supports the Digital Banking & Channel Technology team by providing security advisory services and collaborating with leadership to align security practices with business outcomes.
• Assists in onboarding to appropriate security services as needed.
• Coordinates with Cyber Subject Matter Expert teams and Digital Banking & Channel Technology teams to facilitate security engagements.
• Contributes to the design of security controls for Digital Banking & Channel Technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance requirements.
• Collaborates with Digital Banking & Channel Technology and business teams to support implementation and remediation of security controls.
• Assists in developing tools and documentation to help teams embed security into development and operational practices.

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree