Job Specifications
Location: Montreal
Bilingual: French/English
Security Clearance: Have or ability to obtain Reliability Clearance
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Solution Architect who will play a key role in designing secure, scalable, and business-aligned security solutions for our clients. You will partner closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to define architectures, evaluate technologies, and guide end-to-end cybersecurity transformations. This role requires strong expertise across enterprise security domains, excellent communication skills in French, and the ability to translate complex security concepts into business-oriented guidance.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design: Develop end-to-end cybersecurity architectures across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Lead the design of solutions across SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, CASB/SASE, Cloud Security, and Vulnerability Management. Produce architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, roadmaps, and high-level/low-level design documents (HLD/LLD).Ensure solutions align with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, and regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, PIPEDA, SOC2).
Client Engagement & Advisory: Communicate cybersecurity recommendations clearly in French to business and technical stakeholders. Conduct workshops, discovery assessments, and architecture review sessions with clients. Provide strategic advisory on cybersecurity maturity, Zero Trust adoption, cloud security posture, and secure digital transformation.
Technology Evaluation & Integration: Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies (Microsoft Defender Suite, Sentinel, Tenable, Cisco, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Palo Alto, etc.)Define integration patterns using APIs, SIEM connectors, SOAR playbooks, and automation workflows. Establish security architecture standards, governance models, and reusable design patterns.
Project Leadership Lead multi-disciplinary teams for solution implementation and delivery. Support RFP responses, architecture reviews, and proposal development. Provide guidance during deployment, testing, and operational transition to SOC or IT operations teams.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles (Architecture, Engineering, SOC, Cloud Security, or IAM).
Demonstrated experience designing solutions in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
Strong knowledge of:
SIEM / SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, etc.)
EDR / XDR platforms
Identity Security (Azure AD, Okta, IAM / PAM)
CASB / SASE / SSE
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Network Security and Zero Trust
Certifications (Preferred):
Vulnerability and Threat Management
CISSP, CCSP, CISM
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
Microsoft Security (SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500)
AWS Security Specialty
GIAC certifications
Language Requirement:
French (fluent) — verbal and written
English proficiency
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000–$155,000. This role is an existing vacancy
Lieu : Montréal
Cote de sécurité : Détenir ou être en mesure d’obtenir une cote de fiabilité
Nous recherchons un architecte de solutions en cybersécurité expérimenté qui jouera un rôle clé dans la conception de solutions de sécurité sécurisées, évolutives et alignées sur les affaires pour nos clients. Vous collaborerez étroitement avec des équipes techniques, des parties prenantes d'affaires et des hauts dirigeants pour définir des architectures, évaluer les technologies et guider les transformations de cybersécurité de bout en bout. Ce poste exige une solide expertise dans les domaines de la sécurité d'entreprise, d'excellentes compétences en communication en français et la capacité de traduire des concepts complexes de sécurité en conseils orientés affaires.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Responsabilités clés :
Architecture et conception de solutions : Développer des architectures de cybersécurité de bout en bout dans les environnements cloud, sur site et hybrides. Dirigez la conception de solutions dans les domaines SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, CASB/SASE, Cloud Security et Vulnerability Management. Produire des diagrammes d'architecture, des plans de solutions, des feuilles de route et des documents de conception de haut niveau ou bas niveau (HLD/LLD). Assurez-vous que les solutions respectent les cadres de sécurité tels que le NIST CSF, ISO