Job Description

We are looking for an experienced

Solution Architect – Cyber Security/Risk

to support enterprise technology initiatives. The role will focus on assessing business requirements, existing business processes, applications, and technology environments to develop

architecture blueprints, capability models, and target-state architecture

aligned with corporate security, compliance, governance, and technology strategies.

You will work closely with

Business Partners, IT teams, vendors, security teams, and other stakeholders

to document current-state architecture, identify technology and security risks, and define practical architecture solutions. The role also involves supporting architecture governance, application modernization, emerging technology adoption, and the organization's transition toward targeted architecture states.

Key Requirements

Strong experience in

Information Technology development, design, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture

roles.
Strong understanding of

business architecture, data architecture, and cyber security architecture

.
Experience with

architecture blueprints, capability models, current-state and target-state architecture

.
Strong knowledge of

IT risk assessment, cyber security, governance, compliance, and security policies

.
Experience identifying, assessing, and managing

technology and security risks

.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to work effectively with

cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors

.
Ability to manage

complexity and ambiguity

and translate business requirements into practical architecture solutions.
Experience with

enterprise architecture practices, standards, patterns, and governance

.
Strong understanding of

application modernization and legacy platform transformation

.
Knowledge of

public and private cloud platforms

, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Experience with or knowledge of

.NET, Java, Spring, Python, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps

is an asset.
Strong understanding of

modern digital platforms and cloud-based architecture

.
Growth mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Assess existing

business requirements, business processes, applications, and technology environments

to support enterprise architecture strategy.
Develop and maintain

architecture blueprints, capability models, and technology architecture documentation

.
Document and analyze the

current-state architecture

of business-managed applications.
Define

target-state architecture

and develop practical roadmaps to move the organization toward desired architecture states.
Identify, assess, and manage

technology, cyber security, compliance, and operational risks

.
Ensure solutions and deliverables align with

RBC security policies, corporate standards, governance requirements, and security directives

.
Partner with

Business Partners, IT teams, vendors, security teams, and other stakeholders

to develop effective architecture solutions.
Present and communicate

architecture blueprints and recommendations

to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support the implementation and execution of

architecture strategies and enterprise technology initiatives

.
Evaluate current and emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve the organization's technology maturity.
Support

application modernization, legacy platform transformation, cloud adoption, and digital platform initiatives

.
Provide architectural guidance on

cloud, applications, data, integration, security, and infrastructure

.
Participate in

architecture governance, reviews, standards, and decision-making processes

.
Identify opportunities to improve the

architecture practice, technology capabilities, and overall solution maturity

.
Work collaboratively across teams to resolve complex architectural challenges and drive successful technology outcomes.

Location:

Toronto, ON

Work Model:

Hybrid

Compensation:

CAD $125K–$130K

Job description