Sr.Technology Architect (SecOps)

ITProFound Inc • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Technology Architect (SecOps) for a direct client, the Province of Ontario. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing advanced security architectures and operations within a large-scale environment. The architect will be responsible for integrating networking and security solutions, developing automation workflows, and leading complex technical initiatives. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, Ontario, with a duration of one year plus potential extensions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN) and network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls).
• 5+ years of experience with software-defined networking technologies (SDN/SD-WAN) (e.g., Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Aruba).
• Experience integrating networking and security architectures (e.g., SASE, ZTNA, NDR).
• 10+ years of experience in cyber security and next-generation network security.
• 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise security architectures and automation workflows, preferably within Ontario K–12 environments.
• Proven experience with SSE/SASE architectures (SWG, CASB, FWaaS, ZTNA).
• Proven experience with Endpoint security (EPP, EDR, XDR).
• Proven experience with Advanced threat protection (IPS, IDS, NAC, DDoS protection).
• Proven experience with Identity and access management (passwordless, MFA, certificate-based authentication).
• Strong understanding of layered security models and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8).
• Extensive experience managing and optimizing SecOps platforms, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, CASB, IDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong experience in detection engineering, including development, tuning, and lifecycle management of threat detection use cases across identity, endpoint, email, network, and cloud environments.
• Proven experience in incident response, including deep-dive investigations, root cause analysis, and escalation management.
• Expertise in telemetry ingestion, log normalization, and real-time correlation of security events.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating and leading complex, multi-stakeholder technical initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience preparing technical documentation and communications (e.g., reports, briefings, recommendations).
• 5+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity training and upskilling programs to IT and security teams.
• Experience supporting cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing (e.g., threat intelligence sharing).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-recognized security certifications preferred, including: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage SecOps platforms including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, CASB, IDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Develop, tune, and manage threat detection use cases across identity, endpoint, email, network, and cloud environments.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigations, root cause analysis, and escalation management.
• Manage and optimize telemetry ingestion, log normalization, and real-time correlation of security events.
• Coordinate and lead complex, multi-stakeholder technical initiatives.
• Prepare technical documentation and communications, including reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Deliver cybersecurity training and upskilling programs to IT and security teams.
• Support cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing, such as threat intelligence sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior