CLOUD SECURITY ARCHITECT

Cloud Security Architect role in the insurance sector. Shape secure cloud-first solutions in a high-impact, enterprise environment. Leverage AWS, IAM, and modern application security tools to design and oversee robust architectures. Hybrid work model with required on-site presence in Markham, Ontario.

• Define and implement secure architecture solutions within AWS environments.
• Ensure designs align with corporate IT strategy, availability, security, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, platform teams, and architects to embed security by design into projects.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support security technologies including AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, GuardDuty, IAM, and other AWS-native tools.
• Manage endpoint protection with CrowdStrike tools such as Falcon Complete, Insight, and Prevent.
• Oversee IAM and B2B authentication solutions including Intra ID and OKTA.
• Ensure integration of application security tools including Dynatrace.
• Create cost-benefit and risk assessments to support investment decisions.
• Develop and document architectural design artefacts for stakeholder review.
• Conduct risk analysis and security assessments to identify and mitigate threats.
• Lead and contribute to internal architecture and design governance processes.
• Coach junior team members and contribute to architecture community practices.
• Collaborate with external vendors and stay current on security trends and technologies.
• Maintain compliance with architectural governance, frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.