Sr Manager, Security Architecture

Summary

Bell Canada's Corporate Security team is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Manager, Security Architecture. This role will operate under the guidance of the Director - Information Security and play a crucial part in shaping our Information Security strategies across BCE and its family of companies.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated leader with a proven history in Information Security Architecture, driving a strategic vision. You will possess a strategic mindset and deep expertise in designing and implementing robust security solutions to protect our organization's critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advance the corporate security architecture strategy and control framework to ensure a secure IT environment against current and emerging threats.
• Manage and mentor a team of senior security specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Align the company's security architecture with business objectives and industry best practices, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop security solutions and support the implementation of Bell's security strategy.
• Helm strategic security projects, driving the end-to-end requirements and leading business case development for programs in response to the threat landscape
• Define, build, and oversee information security roadmaps, ensuring that all technology advances are systematically secure.
• Guide and consult on technical controls and best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance and security framework alignments (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, etc.).
• Spearhead the creation and maintenance of policy and technical documentation to support security integration into project management and operational workflows.
• Analyze and present complex security subjects and investment opportunities to executives, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity investments.
• Conduct thorough assessments of current platforms and processes, pinpointing security weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight in the architecture and deployment of security solutions across cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Provide a strong focus around Zero-trust architecture transformation and change management

Critical Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or relevant field; Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a robust understanding of network systems, IT infrastructure, architecture, application development, and project management.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing a team of information security professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software development lifecycles, including Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with formal architectural methodologies, such as TOGAF.
• Expertise in cloud computing, cloud migration strategies, Identity and Access Management, and emerging technologies such as Containers, IoT, 5G, and Gen AI.
• Professional security management certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.) are preferred.
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Being bilingual in English and French would be a significant asset.

Working Conditions

• Candidacy is contingent upon passing a stringent security clearance check, including a criminal record review.

• Eligibility to acquire a Government of Canada Security Clearance is mandatory.

NOTE: All Corporate Security personnel will sign a non-disclosure agreement, prohibiting the unauthorized release of sensitive information accessed during their employment. This is a strictly enforced policy tailored to maintain the highest level of security and confidentiality.