Manager, Security Architecture

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Security Architecture based in Canada. As Manager, Security Architecture, you will define and lead the organization's strategic approach to identity, access management, cloud security, and Zero Trust initiatives. You will establish technical roadmaps and architecture standards that strengthen security while enabling business teams to innovate and move faster. Working closely with cloud, infrastructure, development, and executive stakeholders, you will guide security decisions across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You will also lead architecture reviews, oversee emerging technology assessments, and ensure security principles are consistently embedded into business initiatives. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership and team development. It offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide security capabilities within a flexible, virtual-first environment. Accountabilities You will lead the development and implementation of security architecture strategies, ensuring that identity, cloud, network, and data security initiatives align with organizational priorities. Your responsibilities will include: - Defining and communicating the identity and access management roadmap, covering Auth0, Okta, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and broader privilege access maturity initiatives. - Leading Zero Trust maturity assessments, architecture design, and implementation planning across identity, network, and data security domains. - Conducting security architecture reviews for business unit initiatives and providing recommendations that balance risk reduction with business agility. - Managing and mentoring the Principal Security Architect while providing technical guidance and strategic direction to the wider architecture team. - Collaborating with Cloud Platform, Infrastructure, and Development teams to define and advance security roadmaps across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Establishing scalable architecture standards, reusable design patterns, security principles, and architecture decision records. - Monitoring and communicating roadmap progress, dependencies, and security risks to the CTO and relevant business stakeholders. - Leading proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies and validating proposed solutions before enterprise-wide deployment. - Promoting security-by-design practices and helping business units integrate security requirements into their initiatives from the outset. Requirements The ideal candidate combines extensive security architecture experience with strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and proven leadership capabilities. You should be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders while guiding technical teams through complex security transformations. The following qualifications are expected: - 10+ years of experience in security architecture, enterprise security leadership, cloud security, or related roles. - Demonstrated success defining technical strategies and roadmaps across multiple security domains, including identity, cloud, network, or data security. - Deep hands-on expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity governance platforms. - Strong multi-cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including the ability to design secure hybrid and multi-cloud environments. - Proven ability to translate security strategies into measurable business outcomes. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and security priorities to both technical teams and executive audiences. - Experience leading, developing, and mentoring security architects and senior engineers.