Hybrid in Toronto, ON, CA • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
Varite, Inc.
Job Details
Skills
SOLUTION ARCHITECT
SECURITY ARCHITECT
API ARCHITECT
AWS
AZURE
GCP
APIGEE
AKAMAI
CLOUDFLARE
THREATMETRIX
DIGITAL IDENTITY
FRAUD PREVENTION
TOGAF
ZACHMAN
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
PCI-DSS
SOX
GDPR
AWS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL
CLOUD ARCHITECTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE-AS-CODE
DEVSECOPS
CI/CD
TERRAFORM
SOLUTION ARCHITECT
SECURITY ARCHITECT
API ARCHITECT
AWS
AZURE
GCP
APIGEE
AKAMAI
CLOUDFLARE
THREATMETRIX
DIGITAL IDENTITY
FRAUD PREVENTION
TOGAF
ZACHMAN
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
PCI-DSS
SOX
GDPR
AWS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL
CLOUD ARCHITECTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE-AS-CODE
DEVSECOPS
CI/CD
TERRAFORM
Summary
VARITE is looking for a qualified Security & API Solutions Architect for one of its clients located in Toronto, ON
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES? A global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, leverages technology for business transformation and with a focus on business process management (BPM) and outsourcing.
WHAT WE DO? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Security & API Solutions Architect Duration: 12 months Location: Toronto, ON Work Mode: Hybrid (4 Days WFO) Pay Rate Range: $ 60.71 - 62.50/hr
HERE''S WHAT YOU’LL DO: Architecture & Design
Lead end-to-end solution design across security, API, and cloud domains — from requirements gathering and architecture definition through implementation and operational handover
Define and enforce architecture patterns, standards, and reference architectures aligned with enterprise architecture best practices (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks)
Produce high-quality solution design documents including HLDs, LLDs, data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and threat models
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, conducting proof-of-concept assessments and vendor evaluations
Security Architecture
Design and implement enterprise security architectures encompassing encryption (at rest, in transit, and in use), key management, certificate lifecycle management, and PKI
Architect fraud detection and identity verification solutions leveraging ThreatMetrix and similar platforms
Define security policies for API gateways, WAFs, DDoS mitigation, and bot management
Conduct security reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for new and existing solutions
Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations (PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, Open Banking standards)
API & Edge Infrastructure
Design and govern API strategies using Apigee (API proxy design, developer portals, rate limiting, OAuth/OIDC, API monetisation)
Architect edge security and CDN solutions using Akamai and Cloudflare (WAF rules, bot management, DDoS protection, edge compute, DNS management)
Design and manage DNS architecture including DNSSEC, traffic management, failover, and multi-CDN strategies
Cloud & Infrastructure
Architect solutions on AWS (VPC, IAM, KMS, CloudFront, Route 53, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield, Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway)
Design hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity patterns where required
Governance & Leadership
Contribute to and uphold architecture governance processes including architecture review boards (ARBs), design authority forums, and exception management
Mentor and guide development teams on security best practices and architectural standards
Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineering leads, product owners, and third-party vendors to align solutions with business strategy
Maintain architecture decisions and contribute to the enterprise architecture repository
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN: Core Technical Expertise
8+ years in solution/technical architecture roles, with at least 5 years focused on security architecture
Proven hands-on experience with Apigee API management platform (proxy development, shared flows, target servers, analytics)
Strong working knowledge of Akamai (Property Manager, WAF/KSD, Bot Manager, Edge DNS) and/or Cloudflare (WAF, Workers, DNS)
Deep understanding of encryption standards and protocols (TLS 1.2/1.3, AES-256, RSA, elliptic curve, HSMs, tokenisation)
Experience with DNS architecture at enterprise scale (DNSSEC, GSLB, authoritative vs recursive, TTL strategies)
Practical experience with Threat Metrix or equivalent digital identity/fraud prevention platforms
Strong AWS architecture skills (AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification preferred)
Domain & Governance Experience
Financial services industry experience is essential — banking, payments, insurance, or capital markets
Demonstrated experience in enterprise architecture governance: defining standards, chairing or participating in ARBs, managing technical debt, and driving architectural compliance
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to financial services (PCI-DSS, SOX, FCA, PSD2, Open Banking)
Architecture Practices
Experience across the full solution lifecycle: discovery → design → build → test → deploy → operate
Proficiency with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, C4 model, arc42) and modelling tools (e.g., , LucidChart, Draw.io,)
Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns (REST, GraphQL, messaging/streaming)
Desirable Skills
Additional cloud platform experience (Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Knowledge of identity platforms (Okta, Ping)
Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel)
Container security
Soft Skills
Excellent stakeholder communication — ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, regulated environments with competing priorities
Collaborative leadership style with experience influencing without direct authority
If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
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Dice Id: 10110426
Position Id: 26-08856
Posted 2 hours ago
Company Info
About Varite, Inc.
VARITE (pronounced as var-i-tay), has established itself as an accomplished custom software development and outsourced solutions company. With its headquarters in San Jose, California, and through its subsidiaries: VARITE CANADA INC (Toronto, ON) and offshore delivery center VARITE INDIA (P) LTD (Gurgaon, near New Delhi), VARITE is enabling its customers to execute their global technology initiatives, by providing cost effective custom software development and outsourced business process services.