RQ11206 Technology Architect Senior

Description:

The Senior Technology Architect role requires knowledge expertise and experience in cybersecurity solutions security operations (SecOps) practices managed security services (MSS/MSSP) and next-generation network security. This resource will provide strategic coordination planning support and delivery oversight to Ontario K-12 school boards in the areas of cyber security incident management operational resilience and technology modernization. The role focuses on coordinating technical workplans providing program tracking and oversight supporting managed security service (MSS) onboarding and managing cyber incident response processes as boards shift toward shared service models and modernized operations.

This resource is responsible for but not limited to:

• Delivering solution and architecture guidance training and implementation support for next-generation networks network protection and cyber security technologies including:
  
• Security Service Edge (SSE) / Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) including integration of network and security functions (SWG CASB ZTNA FWaaS)
  
• SD-WAN and Software-defined Networking (SDN)
  
• Endpoint security (EPP EDR XDR)
  
• Advanced threat protection (IPS IDS NAC DDoS)
  
• Identity and authentication solutions (passwordless password-based certificate-based MFA)
  
• Incident Response and Incident Management (IR/IM) solutions
  
• Automated vulnerability management and patching
  
• User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA)
  
• Providing subject matter expertise in Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) technologies and tools security analytics and performance management including:
  
• Use of SIEM SOAR telemetry and analytics tools
  
• Development of SOC KPIs/KRIs and MSSP accountability metrics
  
• Application of threat-informed methodologies (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK)
  
• Coordinate and track technology modernization workplans across school boards including timelines milestones and dependencies.
  
• Provide oversight of program activities monitoring status risks issues and actions across multiple initiatives.
  
• Maintain documentation and deliver progress reports and briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with boards vendors and project teams to manage schedules address risks and close coordination gaps.
  
• Serve as a central coordination point to ensure alignment consistency and effective communication.
  
• Provide technical advisory support by interpreting requirements and bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Support MSS onboarding including timelines documentation and stakeholder communication.
  
• Assist boards with operational readiness transition planning and go-live coordination.
  
• Identify and escalate readiness gaps and risks during implementation and transition phases.
  
• Coordinate cyber incident response activities including communication escalation and reporting.
  
• Support development and maintenance of incident response and crisis communication plans.
  
• Monitor incident trends and support continuous improvement of response capabilities.
  
• Support proactive cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability management and risk prevention.
  
• Coordinate CVEM activities including scanning remediation tracking prioritization and reporting.
  
• Prepare vulnerability management metrics and reports for leadership.
  
• Develop and maintain documentation (e.g. architectures playbooks onboarding guides) to support secure operations.
  
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and technologies to inform security practices.
  
• Presenting to senior and executive management and external senior stakeholders as needed.
  
• Providing regular status updates and project reports on assigned deliverables
  
• Taking a collaborative approach to solution definition development and implementation with multiple stakeholder groups with differing needs and expectations.
  
• Aligning with industry and legislative advancements at the federal provincial/local level (e.g. Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act 2024 (EDSTA)).
  
• Delivering on other duties as assigned.
  

This work involves working in close partnership with various government departments the K-12 education sector telecommunications providers and network and cyber security technology vendors to develop tailored approaches and implementation plans. To support various stakeholders the resource must be available to perform hands-on configuration troubleshooting and training at the client site. Therefore the resource must be available to travel same day or overnight in Ontario as needed.

The unit manager may assign other related board work for other unit or branch initiatives as required.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• 5 years of experience designing and implementing secure architectures and automation-enabled solutions preferably within Ontario K12 environments
  
• 5 years of experience in modern network and security architectures (e.g. SDN SD-WAN SASE/SSE)
  
• Proven experience implementing enterprise security architectures including Zero Trust and integrated network-security solutions
  
• SASE/SSE technologies (SWG CASB FWaaS ZTNA)
  
• Cloud security architectures (e.g. Azure AWS Google Cloud)
  
• Endpoint security (EPP EDR XDR)
  
• Advanced threat protection (IPS IDS NAC DDoS)
  
• Identity and authentication solutions (passwordless MFA certificate-based)
  
• Incident Response and Incident Management (IR/IM) platforms
  
• Vulnerability management and patching automation
  

• 5 years of experience supporting or coordinating security operations or IT programs
  
• Experience coordinating onboarding service alignment or transition to steady-state operations
  
• Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle and coordination activities
  
• Experience with SIEM SOAR or security monitoring tools (functional/user level)
  

• 5 years experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders (e.g. internal teams vendors external partners)
  
• 5 years experience facilitating meetings workshops or cross-functional initiatives
  

• 5 years experience developing and maintaining documentation (e.g. playbooks onboarding guides status reports)
  
• Experience supporting operational readiness transition planning or service adoption
  

• Bachelors degree in computer science cyber security or a related field
  

Nice to have:

• Strong knowledge and application of cybersecurity frameworks and threat-informed methodologies including:
  
• NIST CSF v2 CIS Controls v8
  
• MITRE ATT&CK D3FEND and ATLAS
  

• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP/MDR) or shared service models
  

• Experience working in multi-organization or federated environments (e.g. multiple boards/agencies)
  

• Postgraduate degree (e.g. . and/or Ph.D.) in computer science cyber security or engineering is preferred.
  
• Industry-recognized security certifications preferred
  

• 5 years hands-on experience working in the K-12 education sector with Ontario K-12 school boards in particular with school board network network security and cyber security.
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Cyber Security and Network Security Expertise:

• 5 years of experience designing and implementing secure architectures and automation-enabled solutions preferably within Ontario K12 environments
  
• 5 years of experience in modern network and security architectures (e.g. SDN SD-WAN SASE/SSE)
  
• Proven experience implementing enterprise security architectures including Zero Trust and integrated network-security solutions
  
• Proven hands-on experience implementing and supporting:
  
• SASE/SSE technologies (SWG CASB FWaaS ZTNA)
  
• Cloud security architectures (e.g. Azure AWS Google Cloud)
  
• Endpoint security (EPP EDR XDR)
  
• Advanced threat protection (IPS IDS NAC DDoS)
  
• Identity and authentication solutions (passwordless MFA certificate-based)
  
• Incident Response and Incident Management (IR/IM) platforms
  
• Vulnerability management and patching automation
  
• User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA)
  
• Penetration testing and automated red teaming
  
• Operational Technology (OT) security
  
• Strong knowledge and application of cybersecurity frameworks and threat-informed methodologies including:
  
• NIST CSF v2 CIS Controls v8
  
• MITRE ATT&CK D3FEND and ATLAS
  
• Experience assessing emerging technologies and conducting pilots/proof-of-concepts to support architecture and strategy decisions
  

Security Operations MSS & Program Coordination:

• 5 years of experience supporting or coordinating security operations or IT programs
  
• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP/MDR) or shared service models
  
• Experience coordinating onboarding service alignment or transition to steady-state operations
  
• Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle and coordination activities
  
• Experience tracking risks issues dependencies and deliverables across multiple initiatives
  
• Ability to develop and maintain program-level reporting (status KPIs risks)
  
• Experience with SIEM SOAR or security monitoring tools (functional/user level)
  
• Experience supporting vulnerability management programs (e.g. CVEM concepts)
  
• Exposure to SOC operations escalation workflows and performance metrics
  

Stakeholder Coordination Communication & Delivery:

• 5 years experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders (e.g. internal teams vendors external partners)
  
• 5 years experience facilitating meetings workshops or cross-functional initiatives
  
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear non-technical language
  
• Experience preparing briefings reports and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
• Experience delivering training or knowledge transfer sessions
  
• Experience working in multi-organization or federated environments (e.g. multiple boards/agencies)
  

Documentation Training & Continuous Improvement:

• 5 years experience developing and maintaining documentation (e.g. playbooks onboarding guides status reports)
  
• Experience supporting operational readiness transition planning or service adoption
  
• Ability to identify process gaps and support continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Experience developing formal training materials or structured learning sessions
  
• Exposure to change management or service improvement frameworks
  

Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees:

• Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience.
  
• Bachelors degree in computer science cyber security or a related field
  
• Postgraduate degree (e.g. . and/or Ph.D.) in computer science cyber security or engineering is preferred.
  
• Industry-recognized security certifications preferred including:
  
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  
• Other examples include Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
  

Public Sector Experience:

• Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g. GO-ITS) and relevant legislation (e.g. EDSTA).
  
• 5 years hands-on experience working in the K-12 education sector with Ontario K-12 school boards in particular with school board network network security and cyber security.