Senior Security Architect

Medavie

Senior Security Architect responsible for enterprise-wide security architectures in national health solutions. Collaborating with leaders to ensure security aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$99,177 - CA$132,236 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise security architecture aligned with corporate strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. Proficient in designing end-to-end security architectures across cloud and on-premises environments, with a strong focus on risk assessment and mitigation.

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CISSP CertificationTOGAF CertificationCloud Security Architecture (Azure/AWS)Security Principles (Defense-In-Depth, Least Privilege)Adversary Tradecraft Knowledge (MITRE ATT&CK)

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Security ArchitectureSecurity Reference ArchitecturesEnd-to-End Security DesignThreat ModelingRegulatory Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)

Soft Skills

LeadershipAdvisory SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPTOGAF

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityRisk AssessmentComplianceSecurity PostureArchitectural Gaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture roadmap aligned with corporate security strategy and business goals.
Establish security reference architectures, patterns, and standards covering on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Lead architectural assessments for new technologies, platforms, and major initiatives.
Architect secure solutions across cloud (Azure/AWS), applications, data, and networks.
Ensure alignment with regulatory, privacy, and internal policy requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).
Partner with risk, compliance, and audit functions to assess security posture and identify architectural gaps.
Serve as a senior advisor to IT, engineering, and business leaders on secure architecture and emerging threats.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field. Masters preferred.
8–12+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in architecture-level roles.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
TOGAF (or equivalent enterprise architecture certification)
Ability to design end-to-end security architectures (application, infrastructure, identity, data, network) from requirements through implementation.
Strong command of security principles: least privilege, defense-in-depth, secure-by-design/default, separation of duties, trust boundaries, threat modeling concepts.
Proven experience securing workloads in Azure / AWS / GCP (pick one as minimum; multi-cloud as preferred).
Strong knowledge of adversary tradecraft and mitigations (MITRE ATT&CK mapping, detection-informed architecture).

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits (effective Day 1)
100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Annual performance-based Incentive Bonus
A gifted week of vacation in your first year + optional Vacation Purchase Program
Support for professional development, training, and certifications
Wellness programs, health resources, and fitness discounts