Senior Consultant, Security Architecture (SecArch)

Job Title: Senior Consultant, Security Architecture (SecArch)

Location: Remote- Canada

Contract: 12 months (contract)

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Security Architecture to provide expert guidance and hands-on support during a critical 12-month engagement. The ideal candidate will design, assess, and enhance security architectures to protect enterprise systems against evolving threats, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and review of security architectures for applications, networks, cloud, and infrastructure.
• Assess existing security controls and recommend improvements based on risk, industry best practices, and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Collaborate closely with IT, development, and security teams to integrate security principles throughout the SDLC and infrastructure deployments.
• Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and define mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, standards, and security policies.
• Provide strategic input on emerging technologies and help plan secure adoption of cloud, containerization, and automation.
• Mentor junior security architects and consultants, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Support security incident investigations with architectural expertise as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in security architecture or related consulting roles.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, network security, encryption, and secure application development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CISA, or CISM preferred.

Additional Details:

• 12-month contract, with possibility for extension based on project needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Flexible remote work options available.

Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping security architectures for critical enterprise initiatives. You will work with a diverse team in a dynamic environment focused on security innovation and resilience.

Fluid thanks you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

Fluid is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

Candidates must be qualified to work in Canada.