IT Security Architect - City of Sarnia

The Corporation of the County of Lambton

48d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager of Information Technology, the IT
Security Architect is responsible for the development, implementation, and
oversight of the City’s cybersecurity framework to ensure the protection of
municipal systems, networks, and data. The position leads the identification and
mitigation of cybersecurity risks, conducts vulnerability assessments, and
ensures compliance with applicable privacy legislation, security standards, and
industry best practices.

This role supports the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the
City’s information systems while helping to safeguard municipal operations and
public data.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT infrastructure security
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity architecture, policies, standards, and secure system designs in a complex enterprise or municipal environment.
• Proven ability to conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security audits, and lead mitigation efforts across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms.
• Strong competency in incident response coordination, including developing procedures, leading containment and recovery activities, and delivering post‑incident analysis.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with the ability to provide technical guidance, build cybersecurity awareness across the organization, and advise leadership on risk and cost‑effective security strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are considered an asset
• Knowledge of municipal operations and privacy legislation, including MFIPPA, is considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, and oversight of the City’s cybersecurity framework
• Identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks
• Conducts vulnerability assessments
• Ensures compliance with applicable privacy legislation, security standards, and industry best practices
• Supports the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the City’s information systems
• Safeguarding municipal operations and public data

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• extended health, dental and travel benefits
• life insurance coverage
• access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• enrollment in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
• work-life balance delivered through a unique earned-day-off package in addition to vacation time offerings

What This Job Offers

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