Technology Architect - Network Security & Cloud Security

Technology Architect – Network Security & Cloud Security

Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario Onsite

Position Overview

The Technology Architect will provide senior-level architecture leadership and technical expertise to support Cloud Access Security Platforms and Proactive Risk Management initiatives as part of a broader Cyber Security Strategy. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting Secure Service Edge (SSE), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and enterprise network security solutions within a large-scale, complex government environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Strategy

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise network security and SSE/SASE modernization initiatives.
  
• Develop and maintain technical security architectures aligned with organizational cybersecurity strategies and business objectives.
  
• Provide strategic guidance on cloud security, network security, and secure access technologies.
  
• Design and document conceptual, logical, and physical security architectures for enterprise solutions.
  

Network Security & Cloud Security

• Architect, implement, and support security platforms including:
  
• Palo Alto Prisma Access
  
• Radware Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
  
• Firewall Policy Management solutions
  
• Cloud-native network security controls
  
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure security architectures including security groups, network access control lists (ACLs), segmentation, and secure connectivity.
  
• Ensure secure integration of network and cloud security technologies across multiple environments.
  

Engineering & Operational Support

• Provide engineering leadership and implementation support for security modernization projects.
  
• Coordinate deployments, change management activities, upgrades, and operational support initiatives.
  
• Develop operational procedures, standards, and documentation to support ongoing platform management.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to troubleshoot, resolve, and mitigate security platform issues.
  

Solution Design & Architecture Governance

• Gather business and technical requirements from stakeholders.
  
• Produce architecture deliverables including:
  
• Solution Architecture Documents
  
• High-Level and Detailed Designs
  
• Security Standards and Guidelines
  
• Technical Roadmaps
  
• Implementation Plans
  
• Apply TOGAF and enterprise architecture best practices throughout the solution lifecycle.
  
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, operational, and business requirements.
  

Agile Project Delivery

• Participate in Agile delivery teams and support:
  
• Backlog refinement
  
• User story development
  
• Sprint planning
  
• Scrum ceremonies
  
• Iterative solution delivery
  
• Work closely with project managers, product owners, security teams, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
  

Required Qualifications

Network Security Expertise

• Extensive experience with:
  
• Palo Alto Prisma Access
  
• Radware Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
  
• Firewall Policy Management
  
• Secure Service Edge (SSE)
  
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  
• Cloud Security Architecture
  
• Network Security Engineering
  

Architecture & Design Experience

• Strong experience developing enterprise architecture and solution design documentation.
  
• Expertise with TOGAF Architectural Framework.
  
• Experience producing conceptual, logical, and detailed technical designs.
  
• Strong requirements gathering and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Experience supporting engineering implementation and architecture governance.
  

Cloud & Security Technologies

• Knowledge of Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
  
• Experience with cloud security controls, network segmentation, security groups, and network access control lists.
  
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, Zero Trust Architecture, and cybersecurity best practices.
  

Agile & ITIL

• Experience working within Agile environments using Scrum methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of backlog management, user stories, sprint execution, and iterative delivery.
  
• Understanding of ITIL processes including Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
  
• Experience working in large, complex, enterprise environments.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Public Sector or Government experience.
  
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
  
• Familiarity with large-scale network transformation and cloud security programs.
  

Must-Have Skills

• Palo Alto Prisma Access
  
• Radware Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
  
• Firewall Policy Management
  
• Cloud Infrastructure Network Architecture
  
• Cloud Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  
• Security Architecture & Solution Design
  
• TOGAF Framework
  
• Agile Delivery Methodologies
  
• Network Security Engineering