Security Architect – Hybrid

Central 1

Security Architect at Central 1—designing security architectures and suggesting improvements across financial services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable, and resilient systems.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$140,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a leadership role in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture, and coordinate with system owners, control providers, and other stakeholders on the allocation of security controls as system-specific, hybrid, or common controls.
Perform threat modeling and risk assessments based on legacy or new environments using organizational guidelines or established industry frameworks.
Identify technical and procedural controls to mitigate newly identified threats and risks.
Participate in the various technology and architecture governance forums to ensure adherence to standards.
Be part of the Architecture team to review and implement security architecture best practices across the organization.
Own and maintain the Security Architecture Roadmap items under the overall C1 Technology Roadmap.
Work with external vendors on technology evaluation, selection, and implementation.
Recommend adjustments to Information Security and Enterprise Architecture policies and standards as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in computer science (or equivalent)
10+ years relevant experience in a large-scale IT environment with 5+ years in Security Architecture
One or more of the following certifications preferred: (ISC)2 - CISSP, GIAC - GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, GWAPT or GPEN
Technical certifications in Cloud Platforms such as Azure (e.g., Cybersecurity Architect) and/or AWS (e.g., Certified Security Specialist)
Experience with API technology, e.g., API gateways, Enterprise Service Bus, and microservices
Strong understanding of API driven authentication and authorization using OIDC, OAuth, JWT, and integrating with other identity providers
Experience with multi-cloud API standardization with both cloud agnostic and cloud native technologies
Strong understanding of container and service mesh technology, e.g., Kubernetes/AKS, Istio, etc.
Strong understanding of certificates and encryption used for securing transmissions and signing tokens.
Experience with Architecture and Security Architecture frameworks, e.g. SABSA, Zachman, TOGAF
Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate and influence across the organization including Product, Technology, Operations and outside of the delivery organization, including partners, vendors, and client organizations.
Passion for innovation and “can do” attitude including ability to work under pressure and adapt easily to changing priorities and business needs.
Ability to build deep technical relationships with other technology team members.
Previous experience at financial institutions an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life flexibility
Hybrid work environment
Variable annual incentive plan
Generous annual vacation allotment
Top-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation
Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%
Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
Access to a virtual wellness platform
Career development opportunities
Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
Corporate discounts *subject to employment agreement

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Hard Skills & Tools

security architecturethreat modelingrisk assessmentsAPI technologycloud platformscontainer technologyservice mesh technologyencryptionarchitecture frameworkssecurity controls

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinfluenceadaptabilityinnovationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingorganizational skillsability to work under pressure

Certifications

(ISC)2 - CISSPGIAC - GSECGIAC - GCIHGIAC - GCIAGIAC - GCFEGIAC - GWAPTGIAC - GPENCybersecurity ArchitectCertified Security Specialist