Network Security Architect

Base Salary Range: $90000 - $130000

Job Title: Network Security Architect
Job ID: 89443
Location: Montreal,Quebec –  4 days onsite; Friday remote


Overview:
The Network Security Architect is responsible for designing and evolving secure global network infrastructures that support business objectives while mitigating network security risks. Reporting to the Manager of Networking and Security, this role supports mission-critical operations across multiple regions and time zones.


What you will be doing:

• Architect Secure Networks: Design, establish, and implement enterprise-class network security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure routing, VPN, zero-trust architectures, SD-WAN, cloud networking, SASE) for globally distributed network environments operating 24x7.
• Architect Audio-Video Networks: Design reliable, high-quality enterprise audio-video systems (digital signage) and architect the supporting network environment to ensure optimal performance.
• Strategic Alignment: Align network security standards, frameworks, and controls with the organization's business and technology strategy.
• Threat Identification & Mitigation: Identify current and emerging network-based threats; design architecture components to detect, deter, and respond to those threats.
• Gap Analysis & Improvement: Assess existing and proposed network designs for security gaps; recommend and document enhancements, hardening measures, and remediation plans.
• Incident Response: Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for network security incidents; guide investigations and recommend post-mortem actions.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor IT and network team members; provide guidance on secure network design, implementation, and operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects across other domains (cloud, application, cybersecurity) to ensure integrated, end-to-end security across the enterprise.

• Certifications: The only certifications required are CCNP and/or CCNA
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of network security experience. Proven experience with firewall platforms, next-generation intrusion detection/prevention systems, secure routing, VPN, operational technology (OT), cloud, and zero-trust networking.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or an associate degree with equivalent professional experience and certifications.
• Language: Fluent in both spoken and written French and English.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep knowledge of networking protocols, routing, switching, and secure network design.
  • Experience designing integrations between IT infrastructure and OT systems.
  • Strong proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure web gateways, and network traffic analysis tools.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM integration, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and network anomaly detection.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure).
  • Experience designing enterprise audio-video environments.

• Frameworks: Experience with CMMC and other relevant security frameworks as they apply to network security.
• Identity & Access Management: Understanding of network-level IAM and privileged access controls (e.g., NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+).
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders; strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading cross-functional security projects, driving initiatives across multiple departments, and building high-performing security teams.
• Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and prioritize risks associated with network architectures, business processes, and technology projects.