Adecco is currently hiring a Cloud Security Architect for a full-time contract opportunity. This role is ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals with a strong background in cloud architecture, risk management, and regulatory compliance within complex environments.
As a Cloud Security Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, assessing, and strengthening cloud security frameworks while supporting secure cloud migration and governance initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, implement controls, and ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Salary: $125,000 - $160,000/year
- Location: Ottawa, ON | Remote
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Contract: 1.5-year contract
- Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities- Provide cybersecurity, cloud security, and technology risk advisory services to support business objectives
- Assess current-state and target-state cloud architecture to support secure, compliant cloud migration initiatives
- Identify security risks and control gaps associated with cloud adoption and emerging technologies
- Develop and maintain IT security standards, policies, and control frameworks aligned with industry best practices
- Create reusable architectural artifacts such as reference architectures, design patterns, and architecture building blocks
- Support secure cloud configuration, governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and recommend mitigation strategies
- Advise on threat, vulnerability, and technology risk management practices
- Translate technical risks into business impacts and provide actionable recommendations
- Produce documentation, reports, and artifacts for stakeholders and governance bodies
- Support implementation planning, prioritization, and adoption of recommended security controls
- Deliver workshops, provide subject matter expertise, and support knowledge transfer initiatives
Requirements- Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
- University degree or college diploma in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity, including cloud environments
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cloud Security Architect or senior cloud security specialist
- Proven experience assessing and designing cloud security architectures in complex environments
- Strong knowledge of cloud security controls (IAM, network security, data protection, logging, monitoring)
- Experience identifying security risks and recommending risk-based solutions
- Hands-on experience developing cloud security standards and architecture artifacts
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO standards
- Experience with cloud security models, including shared responsibility frameworks and industry benchmarks
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA)
- Experience aligning cloud security practices with regulatory and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of third-party risk management and cloud governance practices
- Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud environments
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications are considered an asset
Why Work with This Client- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact cloud security initiatives
- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and regulatory environments
- Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
- Competitive compensation for a long-term contract role
Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.
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