Software Security Architect

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Do you want to build the software that builds cities? EllisDon's construction technology team is made up of Full-Stack Developers, Data Analysts, UX Designers, Product Owners, IT Operations and we're growing fast! Our team also includes some of the best digital modelers and BIM specialists in the industry, experts who are working with the latest tech on projects in the billions of dollars.

We are a software development studio of 140+ people, backed by one of Canada's top construction firms, with over 70 years in the industry and completing over $5 billion of work each year.

We build software that is solving real-world problems on some of Canada's largest construction projects.

Above all, we at EllisDon work hard to deliver great careers to one another. We choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day.

EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self.

Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential;

to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as a Software Security Architect :

• Will lead the Security program for EllisDon's construction management application (Gate Three), and will develop a security-first culture within the organization.
• Will partner with Architects, Software Engineering, QA, Analytics teams, DevOps, IT, Product Owners, UX and Tech Support, to drive and align with broader EllisDon security initiatives.
• Will establish and ensure that secure best practices, coding guidelines and deployments are adhered to.
• Will provide analysis and assessment of security risks and data, will advise on remediation priorities, and will follow through.
• Will be the focal point of contact for the SOC 2 certification of Gate Three.

T his is the right role for you, if you have :

• A university degree in Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Expertise in SOC 2 and NIST.
• Working knowledge of other security frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, etc.
• Demonstrable excellence in defining a course of action from vague business requirements and turning this to reality, by getting the buy-in from all involved teams and by following through till the launch of our secure application.
• Knowledge of a wide range of languages, technologies, and environments, such as JavaScript, Java, Golang, micro-services, REST API, MySQL, MongoDB, Azure, GCP, AWS etc. would be an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.

The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.

As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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