KUBRA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Architect to design, implement, and oversee enterprise-grade security solutions across our cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security, IAM, threat modeling, network security, and containerized architectures. You will be a trusted advisor to engineering and leadership teams, ensuring our systems and applications are secure by design and resilient against evolving threats.
This is a hybrid opportunity in Mississauga, ON.
Perform security architecture design reviews and provide recommendations to improve the security posture of KUBRA’s application, database, and cloud platforms.
Perform periodic testing, code analysis, and security assessments of KUBRA owned applications.
Govern Watch over cloud security systems for change and configuration control thereby suggesting changes to further improve the overall security posture.
Partner with DevSecOps, Application and Infrastructure teams to ensure any vulnerabilities or issues are resolved per security guidelines.
Stay up to date with current cyber security risk and analyze trends to proactively prevent problems.
Assist in developing an overall organizational data strategy that is in line with business processes and contractual requirements.
Identify and provide guidance on appropriate controls based on industry standards to drive cloud and customer security solutions framework based on business risk and cloud native threats.
Develop and implement cloud security architectures focused on AWS.
Assist in developing an overall organizational data strategy that is in line with business processes and contractual requirements.
Establish and enforce secure application development practices, including secure coding, threat modeling, SAST/DAST and vulnerability management.
Conduct security assessments of cloud infrastructure, applications, and CI/CD pipelines.
Provide security guidance and best practices to Product and Service Delivery teams.
Define and implement security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud and application security.
Work with engineering and operations teams to integrate security controls within cloud-native services.
Lead security reviews, architecture assessments, and risk analysis for new and existing applications.
Monitor security trends, vulnerabilities, and threats in cloud and application security domains.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulations such as PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2, ISO 27001 etc.
Respond to security incidents and provide expertise in forensic analysis and remediation.
Design and implement network security controls, including firewall configuration and management.
Manage firewall solutions such as Akamai and cloud-native security services to protect applications and infrastructure.
Ensure robust network security by implementing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), web application firewalls (WAFs), and DDoS mitigation strategies.
Design and implement database security controls, including data encryption, access control, and monitoring.
Conduct database vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with security policies.
Work with database administrators to apply security best practices to relational and NoSQL databases.
Implement data masking, tokenization, and audit logging for sensitive data protection.
Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security best practices to ensure secure provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.
Ensure security is embedded in IaC templates using tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
Exceptional communication skills — able to clearly articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Sharp analytical mindset — skilled at cutting through noise to identify and prioritize critical security events.
Multitasking under control — thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects without losing focus or quality.
Strategic project leadership — proven ability to plan, drive, and deliver complex security initiatives on time.
Strong organizational discipline — adept at balancing priorities with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.
Calm under pressure — remain composed, decisive, and effective even in high-stakes security situations, working independently when needed.
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Security Architecture, cloud and application security.
Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks (AWS Well-Architected Framework, CSA-CCM, CIS Controls).
Experience with securing cloud-native applications, microservices, and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
Expertise in secure software development practices, including OWASP Top 10 and SAST/DAST methodologies.
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline.
Hands-on experience with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and key management.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with firewall technologies, network security principles, and secure network architecture design.
Experience with database security, including best practices for relational and NoSQL databases.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security and automation using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar tools.
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Earn annual performance-based bonuses recognizing your contributions
Enjoy generous benefit coverage with low premiums, plus a Healthcare Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account
Invest in your future with RRSP matchingTake time to recharge with paid vacation and sick days, and enjoy a paid day off for your birthday
Make a difference with two paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
Keep learning with free access to LinkedIn Learning and our education reimbursement program for continued development
Feel appreciated through our employee recognition programs
Support your mental health with a free premium Headspace membership
Stay refreshed with unlimited access to fully stocked beverage stations
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