Cloud Security Solutions Architect

Boeing Vancouver is seeking a Cloud Security Solutions Architect, reporting to the Director, Technical Operations product development. The position will be based out of our Richmond, British Columbia office; however, a hybrid work style is offered, allowing the candidate to work both virtually and in the office.

As a Cloud Security Solutions Architect at Boeing, you will be a key member of the Cloud Security function, responsible for designing and implementing robust security solutions for our cloud infrastructure and applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud environments adhere to the highest security standards and best practices. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding our sensitive data and ensuring the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of our cloud-based services.

Position Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders, software architects, and DevOps teams to design and implement security solutions for cloud-based systems across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's cloud infrastructure, applications, and data flows.

Design, develop and implement secure patterns to aid the transformation of our estate to cloud first.

Code security elements of GitOps managed cloud landing zones and DevOps pipelines.

Partner with our policy as code team to define and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security requirements.

Lead threat modelling and risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and execute strategies to mitigate and address these risks.

Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services that enhance our cloud security posture.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and regular security testing.

Lead security awareness training and education initiatives to ensure developers and application teams are familiar and competent in secure-by-design methodologies.

Partner with development and platform communities to facilitate community steering of enterprise security roadmap.

Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously enhance our security strategies.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and design, with a focus on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

3+ years of experience developing and operating microservice, containerized, or serverless applications.

Strong command of orchestration technologies, continuous integration / continuous deployment and GitOps managed environments.

Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud-based systems, including IAM, network security, data protection, and compliance.

Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, encryption, authentication, authorization, and audit capabilities.

Strong understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits common to cloud applications or environments and experience implementing controls to mitigate those threats.

Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability management, and penetration testing methodologies.

Must be legally able to work in Canada.

Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.

Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and design, with a focus on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

5+ years of experience developing and operating microservice, containerized, or serverless applications.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and their application in cloud environments.

Excellent communication skills to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Relevant certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or cloud platform-specific certifications are a plus.

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.

Starting salary will be based on year of post-secondary education completed, qualifications and experience.

Salary pay range Level 4 - $+2,000.00 - $164,000.00 CAD

Salary pay range Level 5 - $110,000.00 - $1+5,000.00 CAD


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 24, 2025


Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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