Network security architect

Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 133154
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC

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By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

As a seasoned network security architect, you will lead a team of consultant, be a trusted advisor to drive deep technical advisory engagements for Deloitte’s clients. Leverage your deep understanding of advanced network architectures to advise, architect and detailed design and build-out of robust network security architectures tailored on converged network and security platforms (e.g., SASE).

A typical day involves balancing multiple client engagements, where you’ll design and review network security architectures, participate in project meetings, and provide expert guidance to both internal teams and external stakeholders. You’ll collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to deliver tailored network security solutions across concurrent projects, leading technical workshops and assessing client environments. Your responsibilities will include analyzing network security requirements, developing technical solutions, conducting network security risk assessments, and presenting findings to clients. Additionally, you’ll contribute to proposals, prepare documentation, mentor junior team members, and support pre-sales activities. Staying current on emerging security threats and technologies, as well as engaging in knowledge-sharing sessions, will round out your dynamic and client-facing role.

At Deloitte, embedding technology into everything we do is how we stay current, innovative and ahead of our competition. We look for our Security leaders to continually challenge and grow their own technical expertise and business skills, architect technical solutions.

The Security Architecture Team is a collaborative group of experienced professionals dedicated to designing and implementing robust security solutions for our clients. We work across multiple concurrent projects, partnering closely with internal specialists, project managers, and external client stakeholders to address complex security challenges. Our team leads technical workshops, conducts thorough risk assessments, and develops tailored security architectures that align with client business objectives and industry best practices.

We provide expert guidance throughout project lifecycles, from initial requirements gathering to solution deployment and ongoing support. Our security architects are trusted advisors, translating technical risks into actionable recommendations and clear business terms for clients. We foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, ensuring we stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies. By combining strategic vision with hands-on expertise, the Security Architecture Team plays a critical role in delivering secure, resilient, and compliant solutions for our clients in a dynamic professional services environment.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced design and build of secure, converged network architectures across hybrid environments (cloud, on‑prem, SaaS).
• Proficiency with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network segmentation; deep knowledge of Zero Trust, SASE/SSE, SD‑WAN, NAC, micro‑segmentation.
• Expert networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF, 802.1X); 5+ years delivering end‑to‑end network/security transformations and platforms.

Cloud Security

• Hands‑on with cloud‑native network security in Azure, AWS, GCP; secure migration and IAM best practices.
• Familiarity with CSPM and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST 800‑53/207, ISO 27001).

Network Security Architecture

• Define and maintain secure architectures for cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid; translate business needs into secure solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate security technologies (NGFW, SASE, SD‑WAN, NAC, etc.) with minimal disruption.
• Lead assessments (risk, vuln, pen testing) and oversee control integration.

Certifications

• Industry and cloud certs (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure security/architect); vendor certs (Palo Alto, Zscaler/Netskope, Check Point, Cisco).

Consulting, Communication, Leadership

• Strong client‑facing skills; manage multiple projects; excellent presentation/documentation.
• Mentor teammates; collaborate across functions; solid project management and organization.
• Commitment to continuous learning and certification renewal.

AI Security Architect Focus

• Design secure, scalable AI/ML architectures on Azure (API Mgmt, Foundry, OpenAI, Copilot) and Databricks (Unity Catalog, MLflow).
• Lead AI/ML threat modeling (model inversion, data poisoning, adversarial, prompt injection) and controls for agentic AI (tool abuse, uncontrolled behavior).
• Govern MCP servers and contextual data; embed MLSecOps/shift‑left controls across the ML lifecycle.
• Maintain AI reference architectures, standards, and patterns for security, privacy, and observability.
• Provide strategic advisory aligning AI capabilities with business goals; partner across architecture, security, compliance, and privacy.
• Track emerging AI threats; build AI governance and observability capabilities.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

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We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

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