Sr.Technology Architect (SecOps)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
20 hours ago
Key skills
CollaborationNetwork SecurityCloud Security
About this role
We do have a job opening for
Sr.Technology Architect (SecOps)
for our direct client Province of Ontario. The position details are given below:
Job Details:
Job ID: RQ11204 -
Sr.Technology Architect (SecOps)
Client : Community Services Cluster
Location : Toronto, Ontario
Duration: 01 year + Extension
Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
Job Description:
Must Have Skills:
- 5+ years of experience with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN) and network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)
- 5+ years of experience with software-defined networking technologies (SDN/SD-WAN) (e.g., Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Aruba)
- Experience integrating networking and security architectures (e.g., SASE, ZTNA, NDR)
- 10+ years of experience in cyber security and next-generation network security
- 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise security architectures and automation workflows, preferably within Ontario K–12 environments
- Proven experience with:
- SSE/SASE architectures (SWG, CASB, FWaaS, ZTNA)
- Endpoint security (EPP, EDR, XDR)
- Advanced threat protection (IPS, IDS, NAC, DDoS protection)
- Identity and access management (passwordless, MFA, certificate-based authentication)
- Strong understanding of layered security models and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8)
- Extensive experience managing and optimizing SecOps platforms, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, CASB, IDR, and vulnerability management tools
- Strong experience in detection engineering, including development, tuning, and lifecycle management of threat detection use cases across identity, endpoint, email, network, and cloud environments
- Proven experience in incident response, including deep-dive investigations, root cause analysis, and escalation management
- Expertise in telemetry ingestion, log normalization, and real-time correlation of security events
- 5+ years of experience coordinating and leading complex, multi-stakeholder technical initiatives
- 5+ years of experience preparing technical documentation and communications (e.g., reports, briefings, recommendations)
- 5+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity training and upskilling programs to IT and security teams
- Experience supporting cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing (e.g., threat intelligence sharing)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field.
- Industry-recognized security certifications preferred, including:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)