Job title: Cyber Security Solutions Architect

Company: Bank of Canada

Job description: Cyber Security Solutions Architect

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank-dynamic, engaged and trusted-committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance – find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada’s top employers:

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Did you know?

Cyber security is a top priority for the Bank of Canada; we are fully committed to providing secure services to Canada’s financial system. Join us if you are eager to find creative solutions to complex problems and interested in working on critical foundational projects that address business and cyber resilience.

Our Information Technology Services Department offers

• a fast-paced, dynamic culture
• a superior work environment that will challenge and motivate you opportunities to work on interesting projects and technologies
• the ability to dive deep into the technology of custom applications that are central to the financial infrastructure of the country
• focused on enabling business solutions through the implementation of sound cyber security practices
• opportunities for mentoring, professional development and advancement

About the position

As the Cyber Security Solutions Architect, you help shape and implement IT security standards and reference architectures at the Bank. You work on enterprise business projects to define and develop security solutions, collaborate with technical subject matter experts to provide an overall holistic security architecture. You keep abreast of the latest challenges in the security industry to integrate them into our solutions and help inform IT and business partners on cyber security best practices. The Bank is at the forefront of cyber security, investing in the latest technologies in order to provide a superior security service in a world-class organization.

Your future responsibilities

• lead the delivery of the security solution design based on business, operational, technical and security requirements, as well as IT strategies, with a focus on Microsoft’s digital collaboration tools (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, MS Teams, etc.), multimedia technologies for meeting rooms and event spaces, end user device management technologies (including Windows authentication solutions, conditional access policies, Intune, etc.)
• participate in all phases of the solution development life cycle to implement the required information technology, adding technical know-how, creativity and a seasoned perspective to initiatives and teams
• facilitate the evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations and their implementation and migration into operations
• work with the business to understand this systems interdependencies and identify potential threat against these system. Apply a threat modeling approach to mitigate the identified potential threats
• work with the business architect and IT solution architect to assess the proposed solution against the Bbank technical security standards and produce a solution design assessment report
• research and monitor technology developments and industry trends; assess their applicability, functionality, and reliability for the Bank; and recommend technologies that will enhance productivity and the achievement of the client’s business objectives
• contribute to the development of the overall Cyber Security Solution Architecture processes, tools, standards and templates
• build long-term relationships and partnerships with clients and suppliers to support evolving business needs and be able to represent the Bank’s interests with stakeholders

Your education and experience

• a university degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline

and

• a minimum of 7 years of recent relevant work experience in the IT field, including;
• a minimum of three to five years of experience in developing solutions architecture
• a minimum of three to five years of IT security experience

or

• an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Assets

• ability to work with an enterprise architecture framework and group
• strong knowledge of ITIL processes
• strong knowledge of principles and best practices in software architecture and architectural/design patterns and frameworks
• knowledge of implementing secure applications
• excellent knowledge of all aspects of testing, including unit and stress testing

Your knowledge and skills

• demonstrated experience in a variety of security technologies such as:

• intrusion detection systems
• firewalls
• proxy
• application security
• end-point protection systems
• security event and incident management platforms
• access privilege management solutions
• identity-management tools
• cloud security access broker solutions
• cloud secuirity solutions
• certificate authorities and public key infrastructure solutions
• mobility security solutions
• demonstrated experience in the application of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800.53r4 and ISO 270001
• demonstrated experience in the development and application of security policies and security technical standards
• demonstrated experience with different architecture and design techniques (e.g., object-oriented, top-down, structured analysis and component-based design) and tools
• strong business acumen, including the ability to translate business needs into application solutions
• ability to quickly grasp the essence of a complex issue and to synthesize data and views to capture and communicate key points, organize content and write in a style that is appropriate to the audience

What you need to know

• Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of intermediate (level 3) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of functional (level 4) in second official language.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The official title for this position is “ Security Solutions Architect”

Hybrid Work Model #LI-Hybrid

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit .

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $99,340 to $124,175 (job grade 18)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension #LI-POST

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Expected salary: $99340 – 124175 per year

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:01:00 GMT