IT Security Consultant/Lead Security Architect

Location: Toronto, ON, Fully Onsite (5x/week in office)
Language: Strong written and spoken English required
Duration: 6 month contract
Background Check Requirement: May include employment verification and criminal background check

About the Opportunity
Altis is partnering with a forward-thinking organization in the financial services sector seeking a Lead Security Architect to play a critical role in shaping and securing its evolving technology landscape. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of digital transformation, ensuring security is embedded across modern platforms, cloud environments, and enterprise systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with IT, business, compliance, and data teams to design and implement secure, scalable solutions that protect sensitive data and systems. You will act as a strategic advisor and technical leader, helping the organization navigate complex security challenges while enabling innovation and growth.

What’s In It for You
This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security strategy within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and play a key role in strengthening security practices across the organization.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact in a regulated environment, this position offers both leadership exposure and long-term growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll design and maintain enterprise security architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
• You’ll lead security risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
• You’ll integrate security controls into DevSecOps pipelines and promote secure software development practices.
• You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across IT, business, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• You’ll evaluate and implement security tools, including SAST, DAST, and vulnerability management solutions.
• You’ll provide strategic guidance and recommendations to leadership on security risks, frameworks, and best practices.
• You’ll support incident response planning and adapt security architecture to address emerging threats.

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in security architecture roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and OWASP.
• Experience with cloud security, application security, and modern security architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, identity and access management, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure coding standards.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or similar are considered strong assets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts clearly.

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who can balance strategy with execution, someone who not only understands security frameworks but can bring them to life across our organization. If you enjoy collaborating, influencing, and building secure systems that enable innovation, this role is for you.”

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.