Associate Principal Architect, Security

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank

Associate Principal Architect securing EQB’s Digital Banking and Channel Technology assets by embedding security in designs and collaborating with various teams.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security frameworks, controls, and practices, with a strong focus on secure development and architecture within Digital Banking environments. Proficient in Microsoft Azure solutions and experienced in architecting security solutions across cloud platforms.

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Cyber Security ExperienceMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect ExpertSecurity Architecture KnowledgeAPI and Container SecurityCyber Security Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Cyber SecuritySecurity ArchitectureCloud SecurityAPI SecurityContainer SecurityThreat ModelingRisk AssessmentArchitecture DocumentationDevOps PracticesProcess Design

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureCMSSecurity ControlsDigital Banking PlatformsCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPSABSA FoundationSABSA PractitionerSABSA MasterTOGAF

Industry Keywords

Digital BankingCyber ThreatsRisk ManagementSecurity FrameworksTechnology Roadmaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
Experience with consumer banking platforms (frontend and backend) is preferred.
Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, controls and practices
Strong DevOps / development or security architecture knowledge, (prior hands-on technology engineering experience 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
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. Preferrable to have experience in threat modeling or risk assessments.
Process design and implementation experience is a plus
Technology Roadmaps

Benefits

Comp & perks

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