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About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior IT Architect specialised in Security & Networking infrastructure technologies to join our growing team! You will be part of the Infrastructure Technology Architecture team responsible for Network Security, Network, Logging & Observability, IAM & PAM, and Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops the architecture part of systems and technology projects, in collaboration with other team members.
• Leads and develops and maintain architectures, architectural detailed design and models, standards, and strategic orientations.
• Leads the development of the architectural technical patterns and ensure their maintenance throughout governance cycle.
• Leads and oversees and supports the implementation of standards and orientations for the personnel in charge of executing plans and projects.
• Participate in the research, evaluation, and selection of products or technologies based on stated requirements and overall strategic domain evolution.
• Infrastructure and application security assessment.
• Penetration testing/Digital Forensics/Reverse Engineering.
• Mentor and guide Security and Network Operations in resolution of high-risk challenges.
• Work in close collaboration with Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to ensure the technology infrastructure required to support new solutions are considered prior to project or initiative execution.
• Working closely with Enterprise Architecture and Product Owners, develop and manage the technology evolution Roadmap & Strategies for your respective domain.
• Monitor the current-state technical landscape of your respective domain to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies or misalignment with business requirements.
• Present your technology architecture solutions for peer review to the broader Technology Architecture.
• Collaborate with project teams and SMEs in various IT Operational areas as needed to fulfill the responsibilities described above.

Requirements

• Experience successfully implementing any Enterprise Security programs.
• University Degree in Information Technology/Software Engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 to 8 years experience as a Security or Networking Architect in any domain.
• Extensive experience in Networking architecture including security networking in a major (or large) network infrastructure national or international.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Security and Networking infrastructure with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies preferably prior to being architect.
• Demonstrated understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE ) components and Zero Trust Security Principles & Architecture Model.
• Can quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
• Can understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term tactical perspectives of situations.
• A team player and a technical mentor - willing to learn and collaborate with many groups of strong professionals.
• Excellent communication skills a must, comfortable interacting with tech savvy business leaders and Executives at all levels of the company.
• Driven by challenges and focused on delivering results.
• Organized, proactive and a catalyst for change.
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving technological environment.
• An excellent team player who demonstrates leadership.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Skills

• Network Security
• Network
• Logging & Observability
• IAM & PAM
• Cloud
• Cisco
• Palo Alto technologies
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE ) components
• Zero Trust Security Principles & Architecture Model
• CISSP
• PCNSE
• CCNA CCSP
• CISA SC-100
• Cisco CyberOps Associate
• TOGAF

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5 to 8 years experience

Education Level

• University Degree in Information Technology/Software Engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary/Compensations

• 128,300 - 156,800 (based on a 35-hour workweek)

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Telemedicine
• Wellness account
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
• Guaranteed income for life via defined benefit pension plan
• Annual bonus target (15%) with a potential payout of up to double the target
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

About the Company

• Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
• Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career.
• In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
• Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.
• As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.
• Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc.
• The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength.
• We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
• We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
• As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.
• This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
• We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations).
• A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
• If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.
• We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
• Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.