Posted 24 days ago
Cryptography Security Architect
@ adecco
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Adecco is hiring a full-time Cryptography Security Architect in Ottawa, ON, on a one-year temporary contract with possible extension. The role designs and governs enterprise encryption, PKI, key management and secure communications across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. Pay is $122,000 to $152,000 per year, hybrid with 3 days in office, Monday to Friday.
Pay:
$122,000–$152,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design cryptographic architectures, encryption standards and key management solutions
- Architect secure communications with TLS, IPSec, VPNs and zero-trust principles
- Perform security architecture reviews, threat modeling and risk assessments
- Guide development and infrastructure teams on secure implementation
Requirements summary:
- 5 to 8 years in cybersecurity or security architecture
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on cryptography experience
- Strong knowledge of PKI, key management and authentication technologies
- Experience with cloud, hybrid and on-premises security architectures
- Post-secondary education in computer science, cybersecurity or mathematics
- CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent certification preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CISSP, CISM, CISA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
adecco
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Düsseldorf |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 658 |
Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Cryptography Security Architect for a strategic cybersecurity opportunity in Ottawa, ON. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in cryptography, cybersecurity architecture, PKI, encryption, key management, network security, cloud security, and enterprise security design.
As a Cryptography Security Architect, you will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for cryptographic technologies and secure architecture. You will design and govern enterprise encryption solutions, secure communications frameworks, and cryptographic standards across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Pay Rate: $122,000 – $152,000/year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Shift: Monday to Friday | Hybrid | 3 days in office
Job type: Temporary | 1 year with possibility of extension | Full-time
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Here's why you should apply:
Paid weekly accurate and on time
Strong health and safety programs
Medical and dental benefits once qualified
Free training programs
New and quicker onboarding process
Responsibilities:
Design and implement secure cryptographic architectures, encryption standards, and key management solutions.
Provide expertise in PKI, certificates, HSMs, authentication mechanisms, and encryption technologies.
Architect secure communications using TLS, IPSec, VPNs, secure APIs, zero-trust principles, and network segmentation.
Perform security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
Guide development and infrastructure teams on secure implementation practices.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, network, and engineering teams to integrate security into solution design.
Evaluate emerging cryptographic technologies and recommend improvements to security architecture.
Act as the primary subject matter expert for cryptography, encryption, and secure network design.
Qualifications and Skills:
Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related field.
5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or security architecture.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on cryptography experience.
Experience as a Security Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of encryption algorithms, PKI, key management, digital certificates, and authentication technologies.
Experience with cloud, hybrid, and on-premises security architectures.
Deep understanding of secure communications, network security, distributed systems, and threat modeling.
Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, zero-trust architectures, and network segmentation.
Master's degree or advanced education in a related field.
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.
Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography and emerging security technologies.
Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
Are you interested in this position? Apply today! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.
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