Technology Architect

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Ref: RQ11243 Contract – 9 Months (Extension Possible) Hybrid – Toronto (222 Jarvis St)
Posted Date: 2026-06-19
Location: Hybrid – Toronto (222 Jarvis St)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-03-31 *
Rate: $126/hour
Overview

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Senior Technology Architect to support the Cloud Access Security Platforms and Proactive Risk Management pillars of the Ontario Government's Cyber Security Strategy. Working within the I&IT Strategy and Cyber Security team, the successful consultant will provide lead architecture and strategy guidance for Security Service Edge (SSE) and network security modernization initiatives across multiple environments. This is a senior-level engagement requiring deep expertise in modern SASE security technologies and enterprise network security architecture.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide lead architecture and strategy guidance for Ontario Government SSE and network security modernization projects, including implementation and support across multiple environments and OS types
  • Deliver operational support, deployment coordination, change management, and documentation for new and existing SASE security technologies
  • Engineer and operationally support network-security platforms including Palo Alto Prisma Access, Radware Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
  • Collaborate with internal Security teams and external partners to engineer and support SASE platforms aligned with organizational and strategic goals
  • Manage vendor relationships for supported products, including issue reporting, research assistance, and resolution tracking
  • Create and maintain operational process documentation and procedures for business-impacting incidents and issues
  • Provide integration support and development effort for design changes and new business requirements related to network-security technology platforms
  • Develop, recommend, implement, and manage technical architecture (hardware, software, database, and communications) in a large, distributed cross-platform environment
  • Translate business requirements into solution needs and prepare conceptual, logical, and physical process and data models
  • Apply ITIL-based processes in designing and guiding operational workflows and procedures
  • Identify relevant environmental requirements and determine development environments appropriate to project needs
Must-Have Requirements
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access, including configuration, deployment, and operational support
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Radware Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) platforms
  • Strong expertise in Firewall Policy Management across enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure network architecture, including cloud security groups and network access control lists
  • Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical security architectures at a senior level
  • Extensive experience with enterprise security services, identity and database technologies, and network access protocols
  • Experience with structured methodologies for the design, development, and implementation of cloud applications
  • Extensive experience in systems analysis and design within large, secure solution environments
  • Strong knowledge and experience with MITRE frameworks and SSE development and configuration
  • Security clearance eligibility at the CRJMC level
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience working on Agile project delivery teams, including Backlogs, User Stories, Scrum, and Sprints
  • TOGAF Architectural Framework knowledge and experience
  • Experience producing Solution Design Framework documentation, including requirements gathering, conceptual design, detailed design, and engineering implementation support
  • Previous public sector work experience, particularly within Ontario Government or broader OPS environment
Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring the consultant to be on-site at 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario a minimum of 3 days per week. The engagement requires a CRJMC security clearance. The team operates using Agile delivery practices including Scrum ceremonies and sprint-based delivery cycles.

* Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.