Senior Cyber Security & Privacy Architect

Senior Cyber Security & Privacy Architect (Contract – Hybrid Toronto) | Shape the Future of Cyber Safety in Ontario! 🍁

Are you a Veteran Cyber Security leader with a passion for protecting public infrastructure and online safety? We are looking for a Senior Technology Architect to lead a critical, high-impact initiative tailoring a robust cyber security and privacy framework for Ontario’s education sector.

This 12-month contract offers a premier opportunity to build a unified defense against evolving threats while safeguarding the privacy of younger generations.

💼 Role: Senior Technology Architect (Cyber Security & GRC)
📍 Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days)
⏳ Duration: 12 Months + extension options

What You’ll Do:
Map and adapt world-class frameworks (NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8, COBIT, ISO 27001) to create a tailored cyber resilience blueprint for Ontario school boards.
Develop concrete standards, guidelines, and playbooks addressing cyber security, online safety, and privacy protections for the K-12 ecosystem.
Seamlessly integrate modern governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) structures with next-gen solutions like SecOps automation, AI, and Machine Learning.
Collaborate closely with high-level government divisions (including the Ontario Cyber Security Division) and diverse public sector stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:
10+ Years of Mastery: Deep experience in mapping cyber frameworks, integrating risk governance/change management, and developing enterprise security and online privacy policies.
Public Sector / K-12 Expertise: Strong background working within large public sector environments (OPS/BPS). Familiarity with Ontario IT Standards (GO-ITS 25.x), MFIPPA, and the Education Act is highly preferred.
Mandatory Certification: Must hold an active CISSP or CISM. (Bonus points for CIPP, CISA, or CASP+).
Communication Champions: Proven track record of drafting executive-level briefings and delivering presentations to senior leadership and technical/non-technical audiences alike.

If you are ready to apply your deep security expertise to a mission that genuinely matters, let’s talk!

👉 How to Apply: Send your resume directly to Abhinav Rajanti at abhinav@qitresourcing.com or drop me a message right here on LinkedIn.