RQ08496 - Technology Architect - Senior

Description

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

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Required Skills - 45%

Advanced knowledge and experience with Network Security technology

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Radware Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Firewall Policy Management

Cloud Infrastructure network architecture e.g. cloud security groups and network access control lists

Agile Project Delivery - 15%

Experience working on agile project delivery teams

Working Experience with

Backlog

User Stories

Scrum

Sprints

Architecture and Design Experience - 35%

Experience developing solution design and architecture documents

TOGAF Architectural Framework

Solution Design Framework and Documentation

requirements gathering

conceptual design

detailed design

Engineering implementation support

Previous Public Sector Experience - 5%

Previous Public Sector work experience is considered a positive

Must haves:

Advanced knowledge and experience with Network Security technology

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