Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead
Company Description
We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.
Job Description
Location: Remote - Canada
Travel Requirements: Across Canada as required
About the role
Like WCG, you believe in the power of work. As Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead, you will be responsible for shaping and safeguarding the digital future of WCG across Canada and the US. You’ll work closely with cross-border Digital teams to develop and uphold cybersecurity guardrails, ensuring that all proposed solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
In this pivotal role, you will also serve as the North American Cyber Lead, managing a skilled cybersecurity team, collaborating with North American IT leadership, and building trusted relationships with key government stakeholders. Your strategic oversight will help protect sensitive data, enable secure innovation, and support WCG’s mission to empower individuals through meaningful employment.
What you'll do
Develop standard repeatable solutions/patterns and guardrails that address requirements delivering specific security functionality whether for a business solution or for a product
Interprets relevant security policies and threat/ risk profiles into secure architectural solutions that mitigate the risks and conform to legislation and regulations, and relate to business needs
Identify and evaluate regulatory and legal requirements to embed into security architectures and patterns
Review technology solution architectures and technical designs according to security standards and best practices, providing feedback to the architect/designer
Advise project and acquisition teams on security requirements commensurate with APM Group’s threat and risk environment
Provide subject matter expertise and knowledge sharing to other Technology team members ensuring transference of knowledge and understanding to mature security across the organisation
Manage stakeholders for Security solutions; develop productive relationships with project team members and relevant project stakeholders
Engagement with Government contacts to ensure security strategy remains in line with contractual obligations
Qualifications
What you bring
Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status
5+ years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent environment
Solid domain experience from an Information Security standpoint
Strong, self-motivated, outcome-driven and productive work ethic
Standard cyber recognitions such as CISA/M, CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent preferred
Highly developed leadership, communication, organisational, influencing, and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
Good working knowledge of Cloud Technologies especially Azure
Good work knowledge of zero trust technologies and approaches
For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here
Additional Information
What we offer
Competitive salary of $130,000 per year
Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Generous time off policy to encourage work/life balance
A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
ICWCGEOSUPP
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter
WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.
WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.
Passion and Lived Experience Matter!
If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.
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Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead
Company Description
We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.
Job Description
Location: Remote - Canada
Travel Requirements: Across Canada as required
About the role
Like WCG, you believe in the power of work. As Senior Security Architect & Cyber Lead, you will be responsible for shaping and safeguarding the digital future of WCG across Canada and the US. You’ll work closely with cross-border Digital teams to develop and uphold cybersecurity guardrails, ensuring that all proposed solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
In this pivotal role, you will also serve as the North American Cyber Lead, managing a skilled cybersecurity team, collaborating with North American IT leadership, and building trusted relationships with key government stakeholders. Your strategic oversight will help protect sensitive data, enable secure innovation, and support WCG’s mission to empower individuals through meaningful employment.
What you'll do
Develop standard repeatable solutions/patterns and guardrails that address requirements delivering specific security functionality whether for a business solution or for a product
Interprets relevant security policies and threat/ risk profiles into secure architectural solutions that mitigate the risks and conform to legislation and regulations, and relate to business needs
Identify and evaluate regulatory and legal requirements to embed into security architectures and patterns
Review technology solution architectures and technical designs according to security standards and best practices, providing feedback to the architect/designer
Advise project and acquisition teams on security requirements commensurate with APM Group’s threat and risk environment
Provide subject matter expertise and knowledge sharing to other Technology team members ensuring transference of knowledge and understanding to mature security across the organisation
Manage stakeholders for Security solutions; develop productive relationships with project team members and relevant project stakeholders
Engagement with Government contacts to ensure security strategy remains in line with contractual obligations
Qualifications
What you bring
Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status
5+ years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent environment
Solid domain experience from an Information Security standpoint
Strong, self-motivated, outcome-driven and productive work ethic
Standard cyber recognitions such as CISA/M, CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent preferred
Highly developed leadership, communication, organisational, influencing, and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
Good working knowledge of Cloud Technologies especially Azure
Good work knowledge of zero trust technologies and approaches
For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here
Additional Information
What we offer
Competitive salary of $130,000 per year
Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Generous time off policy to encourage work/life balance
A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
ICWCGEOSUPP
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter
WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.
WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.
Passion and Lived Experience Matter!
If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.