Software Security Architect

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Do you want to build the software that builds cities?

EllisDon’s Software Engineering team is part of EllisDon’s Digital and Data Engineering division, an organization of 180+ people, that’s made up of Full-Stack Developers, Data Analysts, UX Designers, Product Owners, IT Operations, and we’re growing fast!  

We are a software development studio, backed by one of Canada’s top construction firms, with over 70 years in the industry and completing over $5B of work each year. We build software that is solving real-world problems on some of Canada’s largest construction projects.  

Above all, we at EllisDon work hard to deliver great careers to one another. We choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. 

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You as a Software Security Architect will:

• Lead the security program for EllisDon’s construction management software and will develop a security-first culture within the organization. 
• Partner with Architects, Software Engineering, QA, Analytics teams, DevOps, IT, Product Owners, UX and Tech Support, to drive and align with broader EllisDon security initiatives. 
• Provide analysis and assessment of security risks and data, will advise on remediation priorities, and will follow through. 
• Provide advice on compliance matters, guiding management and staff in maintaining a compliant and secure operational environment. 
• Will be the focal point of contact for the SOC 2 certification of our software

This is the right role for you, if you have:

• A university degree in Software Engineering, or equivalent. 
• Expertise in software security concepts, tools and technologies, such as secure coding, threat modelling, SAST, DAST, encryption, authentication, etc. 
• Excellence in translating business requirements into implementable security considerations, and ability to work with software engineering team and other stakeholders to make these reality. 
• Excellence in navigating an enterprise towards SOC 2 and NIST certification. 
• Excellence in communicating complex subjects regarding strategic and tactical cybersecurity processes to stakeholders of varying technical levels. 
• Knowledge of a wide range of languages, technologies, and environments, such as JavaScript, Java, Golang, micro-services, REST API, MySQL, MongoDB, Azure, GCP, AWS, would be an asset. 

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.          

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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