Cryptography Security Architect

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Cryptography Security Architect for a strategic cybersecurity opportunity in Ottawa, ON. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in cryptography, cybersecurity architecture, PKI, encryption, key management, network security, cloud security, and enterprise security design.

As a Cryptography Security Architect, you will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for cryptographic technologies and secure architecture. You will design and govern enterprise encryption solutions, secure communications frameworks, and cryptographic standards across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

• Pay Rate: $122,000 – $152,000/year

• Location: Ottawa, ON

• Shift: Monday to Friday | Hybrid | 3 days in office

• Job type: Temporary | 1 year with possibility of extension | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure cryptographic architectures, encryption standards, and key management solutions.

• Provide expertise in PKI, certificates, HSMs, authentication mechanisms, and encryption technologies.

• Architect secure communications using TLS, IPSec, VPNs, secure APIs, zero-trust principles, and network segmentation.

• Perform security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.

• Guide development and infrastructure teams on secure implementation practices.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, network, and engineering teams to integrate security into solution design.

• Evaluate emerging cryptographic technologies and recommend improvements to security architecture.

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for cryptography, encryption, and secure network design.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related field.

• 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or security architecture.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on cryptography experience.

• Experience as a Security Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role in enterprise environments.

• Strong knowledge of encryption algorithms, PKI, key management, digital certificates, and authentication technologies.

• Experience with cloud, hybrid, and on-premises security architectures.

• Deep understanding of secure communications, network security, distributed systems, and threat modeling.

• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, zero-trust architectures, and network segmentation.

• Master's degree or advanced education in a related field.

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.

• Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography and emerging security technologies.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply today! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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