Information Technology (It) Security Architect

Work setting

• Government department and/or agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
• Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions
• Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery
• Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
• Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certidied Cloud Security Professional�(CCSP)
• Cisco certified internetwork expert (CCIE)
• Certified information security systems practitioner (CISSP)
• Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS SQL Server
• Information technology
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Servers
• Security software
• Cloud
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week