About this role
RQ11206 - 2 x Technology Architect - Senior 2 openings - 2 submissions 1-year contract (250 business days) - 3 possible extensions Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remotes - 777 Bay St. Security Level: CRJMC MUST HAVE:
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure architectures and automation-enabled solutions, (preferably within Ontario K?12 environments) • 5+ years of experience in modern network and security architectures (e.g., SDN, SD-WAN, SASE/SSE) • Proven experience implementing enterprise security architectures, including Zero Trust and integrated network-security solutions • Proven hands-on experience implementing and supporting: • SASE/SSE technologies (SWG, CASB, FWaaS, ZTNA) • Cloud security architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) • Endpoint security (EPP, EDR, XDR) • Advanced threat protection (IPS, IDS, NAC, DDoS) • Identity and authentication solutions (passwordless, MFA, certificate-based) • Incident Response and Incident Management (IR/IM) platforms • Vulnerability management and patching automation
• 5+ years of experience supporting or coordinating security operations or IT programs • Experience coordinating onboarding, service alignment, or transition to steady-state operations • Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle and coordination activities
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, or security monitoring tools (functional/user level) • 5+ years experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders (e.g., internal teams, vendors, external partners) • 5+ years experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or cross-functional initiatives
• 5+ years experience developing and maintaining documentation (e.g., playbooks, onboarding guides, status reports) • Experience supporting operational readiness, transition planning, or service adoption
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field Nice-to-have:
• Strong knowledge and application of cybersecurity frameworks and threat-informed methodologies, including: • NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8 • MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and ATLAS
• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP/MDR) or shared service models • Experience working in multi-organization or federated environments (e.g., multiple boards/agencies) • Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in computer science, cyber security or engineering is preferred. • Industry-recognized security certifications preferred, including: • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) • Other examples include Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
• 5+ years' hands-on experience working in the K-12 education sector, with Ontario K-12 school boards, in particular with school board network, network security and cyber security. Description: The Senior Technology Architect role requires knowledge, expertise, and experience in cybersecurity solutions, security operations (SecOps) practices, managed security services (MSS/MSSP), and next-generation network security. This resource will provide strategic coordination, planning support, and delivery oversight to Ontario K-12 school boards in the areas of cyber security incident management, operational resilience, and technology modernization. The r