Cybersecurity Architect

Spreedly

. Design, build, and implement robust security architectures for all Engineering projects and systems, including future products that incorporate AI/ML technology.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityJavaScriptPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and implement robust security architectures for all Engineering projects and systems, including future products that incorporate AI/ML technology.
Lead, maintain, and drive the multi-year security architecture roadmap, ensuring it remains dynamic and aligned with business objectives, product innovation, and the evolving threat landscape.
Develop secure frameworks for AI/ML deployments and manage the long-term transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards.
Partner with product and engineering leaders to define the overarching product security strategy, ensuring security is a core enabler of product innovation and high-scale payment orchestration.
Serve as the lead security advisor for international market expansion, ensuring architecture aligns with regional data residency requirements, localized payment regulations, and international standards.
Recommend updates to corporate security policies to ensure controls grow with the business, specifically targeting compliance with PCI DSS, ISO-27001, ISO-27701, ISO-42001, and emergent payment security regulations across global markets.
Provide technical guidance for Engineering teams and lead security-related cross-functional and business-driven projects.
Stay updated on the latest security trends, threat intelligence, and attack vectors to continuously improve the security posture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on designing, planning, and integrating enterprise-class security systems.
Proven experience in architecting security for emerging technologies, including AI/ML and advanced cryptographic systems.
Deep expertise in IT security architecture, cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and network security.
Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability testing, and security assessments in a high-growth environment.
Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001.
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, JavaScript).
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
Expertise in designing scalable security solutions, including uplifting API security and authentication, while securing global data flows.
A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to think like a malicious hacker to anticipate risks.
Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing needs from a variety of stakeholders across different global regions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary + Equity
Group Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
Pension contribution
Open Paid Time Off policy
Monthly home working/digital lifestyle stipend, new MacBook, and one-time accessory reimbursement
$1,ooo professional development stipend
Access to company-paid professional coaching service
Visits to HQ in Durham, North Carolina for remote employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritysecurity architectureAI/ML technologyPost-Quantum Cryptographycloud securitythreat modelingvulnerability testingsecurity assessmentsprogramming languagesscripting languages

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadership skillsproactive mindsetinquisitive mindsetability to convey complex conceptsautonomous operationprioritization skills

Certifications

PCI DSSISO 27001ISO 27701ISO 42001SOC 2