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You will work alongside high-caliber professionals on ambitious, large-scale technology projects, directly embedded in our clients’ environments. At Levio, we value expertise, curiosity, and continuous improvement - and we give you the space to grow. \nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking AI Data Protection Architects to contribute to major projects. \nThe Data Protection & Privacy Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and implementing the enterprise architecture required to protect personal, sensitive, and regulated data throughout its lifecycle. This senior role ensures that privacy and data protection requirements are embedded into systems, applications, cloud platforms, analytics environments, and business processes by design and by default.The architect acts as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, legal, cybersecurity, IT, and business teams, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while enabling secure and responsible data usage. The role will be remote. \nWhy Join Levio? \nWork on complex, high impact digital transformation projects \nCollaboratewithexperienced, multidisciplinaryteams \nContinuously develop your technical and professional expertise \nEnjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a strong people first culture \nBe part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation \nRole and Responsibilities\nPrivacy & Data Protection Architecture \nDefine and maintain enterprise privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default architectures. \nArchitect data protection controls across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data platforms. \nEstablish standards for data classification, handling, retention, archiving, and secure destruction. \nEnsure consistent application of data protection controls across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. \nRegulatory & Governance Leadership \nArchitect privacy governance frameworks aligned with GDPR, Quebec Law 25, PIPEDA, and ISO/IEC 27701. \nDefine control baselines, assurance mechanisms, and compliance monitoring models. \nSupport executive decision-making related to privacy risk, compliance posture, and regulatory exposure. \nCollaborate with legal, internal audit, and GRC teams to ensure regulatory alignment. \nData Security & Risk Management \nArchitect encryption, key management, and secrets management strategies. \nDefine data loss prevention (DLP) architectures and monitoring mechanisms. \nEnsure strong access controls and segregation of duties for sensitive data. \nLead privacy risk assessments for complex systems, cloud platforms, AI solutions, and analytics environments. \nData Lifecycle & Enterprise Integration \nArchitect solutions for data discovery, data mapping, and records of processing activities (RoPA). \nEnsure privacy requirements are integrated into SDLC, DevSecOps, and data engineering pipelines. \nSupport privacy requirements for AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics use cases. \nEnsure auditability, traceability, and accountability of data usage. \nThird-Party & Cloud Data Protection \nDefine architectures for secure data sharing with third parties and vendors. \nEstablish data protection requirements for outsourcing, SaaS, and cloud providers. \nArchitect controls for cross-border data transfers and data residency requirements. \nIncident & Breach Management (Privacy Context) \nSupport design of data breach detection, response, and notification processes. \nAct as senior advisor during privacy incidents and regulatory reporting. \nEnsure evidence collection and documentation meet regulatory expectations. \nLeadership & Advisory \nAct as the senior subject matter expert for data protection and privacy architecture. \nMentor privacy analysts, GRC professionals, and security architects. \nCommunicate privacy risks, architectural decisions, and mitigation strategies to executives and boards. \nRepresent the organization with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders when required. \nQualifications and Experience\nDeep expertise in data protection and privacy-by-design principles. \nStrong understanding of privacy regulations and standards: GDPR, Quebec Law 25, PIPEDA, ISO/IEC 27701 \nAbility to design enterprise data protection architectures across: Applications, Databases, Cloud platforms, Data lakes and analytics environments \nExpertise in data classification, data mapping, and records of processing activities (RoPA). \nStrong knowledge of data security controls: Encryption (at rest, in transit, and in use), Key management systems (KMS, HSM), Tokenization, anonymization, and pseudonymization, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \nExperience architecting identity and access controls for sensitive data: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM) \nAbility to design data retention, archiving, and secure data destruction strategies. \nFamiliarity with cloud-native data protection and governance tools: Azure Purview / Microsoft Purview, AWS Macie, Google Cloud DLP\nExperience integrating privacy and data protection into: DLC and DevSecOps pipelines, Data engineering and analytics workflows\nAbility to assess privacy risks in AI, machine learning, and large-scale data processing systems.\nStrong understanding of logging, monitoring, auditability, and evidence collection.\nExperience with privacy management and GRC platforms: OneTrust, TrustArc, ServiceNow GRC\nCIPP/E, CIPP/C, CIPM, ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, CDPSE, CISSP (an asset)\nCompensation (Ontario) \nThe salary range provided reflects a good faith estimate based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, location, and relevant certifications. Final compensation will be determined according to the specific circumstances of each candidate. \nEstimated salary range: $110,000 to $150,000 per year. \nThis posting is a current hiring need.\nBenefits and Work Environment \nLevio offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including: \n4 weeks of cumulative vacation starting from day one \nFlexible workinghours \nProfessional Development Allowance (PDA) for training, computer equipment, and physical activities \nTraining tailored to your areas of expertise \nRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to 3% of gross salary \nModular group insurance plan \nPublic transportation or parking reimbursement when required \nReferralbonuses \n11 statutoryholidays \nPersonaldays \nAn active social life (5to7 events, social club, healthy snacks, coffee, and more) \nPosition Details \nEmployment type: Full time, permanent \n\nNotice on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment \nWe use AI enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job related criteria. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by a human recruiter. \nEmployment Equity \nLevio subscribes to the principle of employment equity and applies an equal access employment program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. \nWe value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contributions of our employees. 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