Senior IT Architect specialised in Security & Networking

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

2d • CA$128,300 - CA$156,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior IT Architect specialised in Security & Networking infrastructure technologies to join our growing team! You will be part of the Infrastructure Technology Architecture team responsible for the following technological domains: - Network Security - Network - Logging & Observability - IAM & PAM -Cloud

Requirements

• Experience successfully implementing any Enterprise Security programs.
• University Degree in Information Technology/Software Engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 to 8 years experience as a Security or Networking Architect in any domain.
• Extensive experience in Networking architecture including security networking in a major (or large) network infrastructure national or international.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Security and Networking infrastructure with with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies preferably prior to being architect.
• Experience successfully implementing any Enterprise Security programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE ) components and Zero Trust Security Principles & Architecture Model
• Can quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
• Can understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term tactical perspectives of situations.
• A team player and a technical mentor - willing to learn and collaborate with many groups of strong professionals.
• Excellent communication skills a must, comfortable interacting with tech savvy business leaders and Executives at all levels of the company.
• Driven by challenges and focused on delivering results.
• Organized, proactive and a catalyst for change.
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving technological environment.
• An excellent team player who demonstrates leadership.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Following Certifications or equivalent will be considered a plus: CISSP, PCNSE, CCNA CCSP, CISA SC-100,Cisco CyberOps Associate,TOGAF

Responsibilities

• As a central player within the project teams, leads and develops the architecture part of systems and technology projects, in collaboration with other team members.
• Leads and develops and maintain architectures, architectural detailed design and models, standards, and strategic orientations in order to carry out the company's plans and meet its objectives.
• Leads the development of the architectural technical patterns and ensure their maintenance throughout governance cycle.
• Leads and oversees and supports the implementation of standards and orientations for the personnel in charge of executing plans and projects.
• Participate in the research, evaluation, and selection of products or technologies based on stated requirements and overall strategic domain evolution.
• Infrastructure and application security assessment
• Penetration testing/Digital Forensics/Reverse Engineering
• Mentor and guide Security and Network Operations in resolution of high-risk challenges.
• Work in close collaboration with Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to ensure the technology infrastructure required to support new solutions are considered prior to project or initiative execution.
• Working closely with Enterprise Architecture and Product Owners, develop and manage the technology evolution Roadmap & Strategies for your respective domain.
• Monitor the current-state technical landscape of your respective domain to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies or misalignment with business requirements.
• Present your technology architecture solutions for peer review to the broader Technology Architecture.
• Collaborate with project teams and SMEs in various IT Operational areas as needed to fulfill the responsibilities described above.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

What This Job Offers

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