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Security Architect in Toronto, ON

Security Architect Job Description

Security Architects in Canada play a strategic role in designing, implementing, and overseeing the overall security posture of an organization. This role leverages expertise in information security to create a secure and resilient IT infrastructure that protects the organization's data and assets from cyber threats.

Typical security architect duties:

Design and implement a comprehensive security architecture aligned with the organization's business needs, risk profile, and compliance requirements. Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate security controls and mitigation strategies. Select and implement security technologies and solutions (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, data encryption, access control systems). Design and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure a consistent security posture across the organization. Collaborate with IT teams (network administrators, system administrators) to integrate security considerations into infrastructure design and operations. Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses. Lead or participate in security incident response planning and exercises. Advise and educate stakeholders on security risks and best practices. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the security architecture to identify areas for improvement.

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Salary for Security Architect in Toronto, ON
114730 - 167923
Low
114730
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
143934
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
167923
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.