AVP Enterprise Security Architecture

Permanent Full Time 

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Reporting to the Chief Enterprise Architect, the AVP Enterprise Security Architecture will lead the design and implementation of the organization’s security architecture strategy. This role will align security measures with business goals, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats. It will play a key role in integrating security architecture into the broader enterprise architecture and roadmap.

Success in this role requires a strong partnership with senior technology leaders across the organization, especially the Global Chief Information Security Officer and their leadership team.

This position will collaborate closely with information security team in ensuring that all digital assets, applications, networks, and data assets are secure and compliant with industry standards. It will provide strategic direction and guidance on security frameworks, risk management best practices, and emerging threats. It will work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the enterprise remains resilient to cyberattacks.

What you will do

• Act as the subject matter expert on security architecture for senior leadership and external partners
• Develop and implement an enterprise security architecture strategy in alignment with the enterprise security strategy
• Establish and maintain security architecture frameworks, methodologies and standards
• Oversee design and implementation of security architecture solutions across applications, networks, cloud, and data to ensure adherence to security policies, controls, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support security assessments and audits
• Support application rationalization and modernization efforts in the security domain
• Oversee proofs-of-technology to test the viability of critical solution approaches to support the decision making process
• Maintain awareness and support secure adoption of emerging technologies
• Participate in the Architecture Review Council and raise items as required to collaborate on architecturally significant decisions
• Incorporate security principles in IT architecture and roadmaps
• Lead a team consisting of Portfolio Architects and Solutions Architects
• Lead all employee lifecycle events for all direct reports, including recruitment activities, selection, onboarding, and performance and professional management

 What you will bring

• Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Computer Science
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA) are a plus
• 10+ years of experience with at least 10 years in the security architecture domain
• At least 5 years of architecture experience in financial services
• Experience working with regulatory requirements and security standards (e.g. NIST)
• Deep knowledge of security technologies including encryption, firewalls, Identity and Access Management (IAM), intrusion detection, Security Information Event Management (SIEM), and network security
• Strategic mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership and team development
• Self-starter with the ability to comfortably operate in ambiguity
• Proven experience managing a team’s personal and professional development
• Architectural experience using modelling languages and frameworks

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The base salary for this position is between  $144,300 - $240,500 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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