itprofound

Sr.Technology Architect (SecOps)

itprofound

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFull timePosted Jul 6, 2026

Job description

We do have a job opening for Sr.Technology Architect (Sec. Ops)for our direct client Province of Ontario. The position details are given below: Job Details: Job ID: RQ11204

  • Sr.Technology Architect (Sec. Ops) Client : Community Services Cluster Location : Toronto, Ontario Duration: 01 year + Extension Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 days remote) Job Description: Must Have Skills: 5+ years of experience with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN) and network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) 5+ years of experience with software-defined networking technologies (SDN/SD-WAN) (e.g., Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Aruba) Experience integrating networking and security architectures (e.g., SASE, ZTNA, NDR) 10+ years of experience in cyber security and next-generation network security 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise security architectures and automation workflows, preferably within Ontario K–12 environments Proven experience with: SSE/SASE architectures (SWG, CASB, FWaaS, ZTNA) Endpoint security (EPP, EDR, XDR) Advanced threat protection (IPS, IDS, NAC, DDoS protection) Identity and access management (passwordless, MFA, certificate-based authentication) Strong understanding of layered security models and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8) Extensive experience managing and optimizing Sec. Ops platforms, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, CASB, IDR, and vulnerability management tools Strong experience in detection engineering, including development, tuning, and lifecycle management of threat detection use cases across identity, endpoint, email, network, and cloud environments Proven experience in incident response, including deep-dive investigations, root cause analysis, and escalation management Expertise in telemetry ingestion, log normalization, and real-time correlation of security events 5+ years of experience coordinating and leading complex, multi-stakeholder technical initiatives 5+ years of experience preparing technical documentation and communications (e.g., reports, briefings, recommendations) 5+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity training and upskilling programs to IT and security teams Experience supporting cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing (e.g., threat intelligence sharing) Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field. Industry-recognized security certifications preferred, including: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)