RQ09515 - Technology Architect - Senior

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •10+ years in cyber security solutions and next-generation network security, with a focus on hands-on implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• •5+ years of experience in network security within advanced SDN environments preferably in Ontario K12 school boards
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Cloud-based security (SSE/SASE including SWG, CASB, FWaaS, ZTNA)
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Zero-trust architecture (ZTA)
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Cloud security architecture (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and ATLAS frameworks
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v2, CIS Controls v8
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: AI/ML-driven cyber security and agentic AI-based automation
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Security automation (static and dynamic) and playbook development
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Endpoint security solutions (EPP, EDR, XDR)
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Advanced IPS/IDS, DDoS protection, and NAC
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Identity security and authentication (passwordless, password-based, certificate-based, 2FA, MFA)
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Incident response and incident management (IR/IM)
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Automated vulnerability management and patching
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA), OT security
• •Proven hands-on experience deploying and implementing the following solutions and technologies, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards: Penetration testing and automated red teaming
• •Strong knowledge of layered security controls and risk-informed cyber security models (NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8)
• •Demonstrated ability to assess and evaluate emerging cyber security technologies through pilots and proof-of-concepts
• •5+ years of experience deploying secure architectures and automation workflows, preferably within Ontario K12 school boards
• •Hands-on experience with SOAR playbook design, bi-directional integrations, and AIOps-driven incident response
• •Experience with Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) platforms (e.g., SCYTHE, Caldera, AttackIQ) and integrating red team outputs into detection tuning and MSSP metrics
• •Proficiency in applying data science and ML to cyber security telemetry, including anomaly detection, scoring algorithms, and observability dashboards
• •Familiarity with security data lakes and log analytics platforms (e.g., Azure Data Explorer, Splunk, ELK)
• •Understanding of AI governance, explainability, and ethical deployment of autonomous systems
• •Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing hybrid (internal and outsourced) security operations, including: Strategic oversight of MSSP integration and optimization
• •Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing hybrid (internal and outsourced) security operations, including: High-level threat detection and incident response planning
• •Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing hybrid (internal and outsourced) security operations, including: SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• •Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing hybrid (internal and outsourced) security operations, including: Automation and orchestration workflows
• •Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing hybrid (internal and outsourced) security operations, including: Governance, risk, and compliance in hybrid environments
• •Strong knowledge of MSSP, MDR, and SOCaaS models
• •Experience guiding the integration of SecOps platforms into broader cyber security architecture and automation frameworks
• •Experience developing and tuning detection use cases across identity, endpoint, email, network, and cloud environments
• •Familiarity with telemetry ingestion, log normalization, and real-time correlation
• •5+ years of experience presenting to senior and executive management and external stakeholders
• •5+ years coordinating and leading complex technical work with multiple IT teams, internal and external stakeholders
• •5+ years of experience preparing written materials (e.g., status reports, recommendations, briefing notes) and experience maintaining security content (rules, dashboards, playbooks) across shared platforms
• •5+ years of experience delivering cyber security upskilling training to IT and security teams
• •Bachelors degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field
• •Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g., GO-ITS) and relevant legislation (e.g., Bill 194 / EDSTA)
• •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
• •Must be available to travel same day or overnight in Ontario, as needed

Desired Qualifications

• •Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in computer science, cyber security or engineering
• •Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience
• •Cyber security certification(s). Preference is 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)