Cyber Security Architect

We are seeking a contract based senior

Cyber Security Architect

to provide enterprise-level security architecture leadership, support risk and threat assessments (TRA), and partner with external assessors on third-party assurance and resiliency initiatives. This role requires strong technical depth combined with the ability to clearly articulate security risks and strategies in business terms to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide enterprise-level cyber security architecture guidance across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and integrations

Lead and contribute to Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) for new initiatives and system changes

Conduct security architecture and product reviews, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies

Translate technical security risks into clear business impact statements for leadership

Support Third-Party Assessments (TPA) and resiliency initiatives in collaboration with vendors

Assist with vendor security reviews and control assessments

Participate in resiliency testing, simulations, and tabletop exercises

Support external assessments, audits, and cyber maturity reviews led by vendors

Contribute to security tool selection, evaluation, and Proof of Concept (POC) activities

Provide architectural oversight to ensure security-by-design principles are embedded in solutions

Advise business and technology stakeholders on balancing security, risk, cost, and operational impact

Requirements

8–12+ years of experience in cyber security, including significant architecture experience

Strong background in enterprise security architecture (cloud, application, infrastructure, network)

Hands-on experience conducting Threat Risk Assessments (TRA)

Experience supporting Third-Party Assessments (TPA) and external audit engagements

Knowledge of business resiliency, disaster recovery, and security testing practices

Experience assisting with security tool selection, POCs, and technical simulations

Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or SOC 2

Strong technical depth combined with the ability to communicate effectively in business terms

Experience working with external advisory firms (e.g., Big 4 such as EY) preferred

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP) considered an asset

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