Enterprise Cloud & Security Architect – Information Technology

Alberta Blue Cross

. Define and maintain the enterprise cloud and security architecture vision, principles, standards, and target state .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeCanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and maintaining enterprise cloud and security architecture, with a strong focus on compliance, resilience, and modernization. Proven ability to influence technology decisions and provide architectural leadership across diverse environments and stakeholders.

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Enterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureSecurity ArchitectureMicrosoft Certified Azure Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified Solutions Architect

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Hard Skills

Cloud PlatformsSecurity StandardsArchitecture GovernanceReference ArchitecturesTechnical Debt AssessmentIntegration StrategiesResilience PlanningObservability TechniquesRisk IdentificationCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Cybersecurity ArchitectISC2 CISSPCCSPAWS Certified Security

Industry Keywords

Digital PlatformsHybrid CloudCybersecurityInfrastructure ArchitectureEnterprise Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the enterprise cloud and security architecture vision, principles, standards, and target state
Translate complex architectural, technology, cloud, and security considerations into executive options, trade-offs, and recommendations
Develop and evolve enterprise reference architectures and approved patterns for cloud platforms, identity, access, networking, security, hybrid cloud, resilience, observability, and compliance
Establish architectural guardrails for secure and responsible use of cloud services
Provide architectural leadership across on-premises environments, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and integrated enterprise systems
Guide portfolio and solution architects on major cloud and security architecture decisions
Review significant programs, platforms, and investments for alignment with enterprise standards and target-state architecture
Partner with cloud, cybersecurity, privacy, legal, risk, infrastructure, and operations leaders
Assess current-state capabilities, identify fragmentation and technical debt, and recommend improvement priorities
Support enterprise roadmaps and strategies for cloud platforms, cybersecurity, integration, resilience, observability, and modernization
Identify enterprise-level risks and opportunities and advise leadership
Provide architecture oversight and governance for major cloud- and security-related initiatives and investments
Influence technology and platform investment decisions through an enterprise architecture lens

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, security architecture, infrastructure architecture, or related senior technology roles
Demonstrated experience defining enterprise-scale cloud and/or security architecture in complex organizations
Relevant advanced certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, ISC2 CISSP or CCSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Security
Experience establishing architecture standards, reference patterns, and roadmaps
Strong understanding of cloud and security capabilities, digital platforms, modernization, resilience, and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to work across multiple portfolios, business units, and delivery teams
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills with technical and executive stakeholders
Criminal record check satisfactory to Alberta Blue Cross required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for career growth
Innovative, high-energy, team-focused work environment
Inclusive workplace that values diversity and unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences