Sr. Technology Architect (Network focused) (RQ08496)

The Sr. Technology Architect will be key members of the Secure Solutions Design Unit leading the design and implementation of enterprise network security solutions, repeatable cloud security patterns and models. Including leading:

• Network security specific security pattern development and design improvements
• Architecture and iterative design support for the Ontario Government Secure Access Service Edge and VPN – Palo Alto Prisma suite.
• Subject matter expertise and guidance on implementation and continued improvements to align network security services with our business objectives.
• Architecture, design, and configuration leadership/support as required.

These resources bring specialized skills, knowledge and industry best practices in the areas of cloud and on-premise security domains / services, application architecture, networking and security operations.

Responsibilities: 

The Sr. Technology Architect will be key members of the Secure Solutions Design Unit leading the design and implementation of enterprise network security solutions, repeatable cloud security patterns and models. Including leading:

• Network security specific security pattern development and design improvements
• Architecture and iterative design support for the Ontario Government Secure Access Service Edge and VPN – Palo Alto Prisma suite.
• Subject matter expertise and guidance on implementation and continued improvements to align network security services with our business objectives.
• Architecture, design, and configuration leadership/support as required.
• These resources bring specialized skills, knowledge and industry best practices in the areas of cloud and on-premise security domains / services, application architecture, networking and security operations.
• Develops, recommends, implements and manages the security / technical architecture which will be used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed multi-cloud environment. 
• Responsibilities also include the identification of relevant information and the determination of the environment, which will be used for solution development. 
• Provide program oversight and technical guidance to security and technology teams working on security process improvements and deployment & configuration of security platforms.

General Skills: 

Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical security architectures at the specified experience level 

Extensive experience with at least two cloud service providers (i.e. AWS, Azure, GCP) , enterprise security services, Identity and database technologies, and network access protocols 

Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of cloud applications 

Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large secure solution environments 

Knowledge and experience designing processes around ITIL and is able to guide others using this methodology 

Experience translating business requirements into solution needs 

Experience preparing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes and data models 

Experience developing, recommending, implementing and managing technical security architecture 

Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and directions 

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills 

A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines 

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management security principles, concepts, policies and practices