Global Security Architect

Role Overview

• Responsible for defining, maintaining, and governing an end-to-end security solution design that spans global processes, data, people, and technology.
• Creating conceptual, logical, and implementation architecture views aligned with global business needs.
• Providing expert recommendations on security best practices that are business enablers, balancing the risk tolerance of Colliers while ensuring systems are secure and private by design.
• Leading the security architecture strategy for cloud migration and modernization initiatives, specifically within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Ensuring designs leverage cloud-native security controls (e.g., Google Cloud Armor, Azure Sentinel, VPC Service Controls) effectively.
• Partnering with Engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline ('Shift Left').
• Architecting secure containerization strategies (Kubernetes/GKE/AKS) and API security frameworks.
• Developing governance and security guardrails for the adoption of emerging technologies, including Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring safe business enablement.
• Developing, maintaining, and governing the global security architecture framework, translating it into robust security designs for all enterprise programs and projects to ensure a consistent and compliant posture.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Solution Designers, and technical teams to integrate security and privacy into solution designs.
• Leading the implementation of new security tools and technologies, overseeing their integration into the existing global security architecture.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive security technical architecture design documents and diagrams.
• Identifying security gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommending changes or enhancements.
• Conducting technical documentation reviews, ensuring security considerations are well-defined and implemented.
• Supporting the development and enforcement of Data security/Application security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conducting security reviews and assurance activities to identify risks and validate security compliance across corporate systems.
• Continuously monitoring the evolving security landscape and technological advancements to adapt and refine risk-based security strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in a security architecture role, preferably within a large, multinational organization.
• Must include demonstrated experience leading large-scale cloud migrations.
• Deep expertise in designing Zero Trust architecture, moving the organization away from perimeter-based security to identity-centric security models.
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Arts in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
• Cloud-specific certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert) are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, or SABSA, and their practical application in cloud environments.
• Reference Architectures: Demonstrated knowledge of, or hands-on experience with, cloud cybersecurity reference architectures such as Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Google Cloud Security architecture.
• Strong documentation skills for security designs, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities, OWASP Top 10, exploitation techniques, API Security, and Container Security (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing security direction and guidance.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Docker
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kubernetes

Benefits

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community.
• Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community.