Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers?As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.Remote Role British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario About the role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Information Security Architect to join our global information security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, maintaining, and governing an end-to-end security solution design that spans global processes, data, people, and technology. This strategic role involves creating conceptual, logical, and implementation architecture views aligned with global business needs. A key focus will be to provide expert recommendations on security best practices that are business enablers, balancing the risk tolerance of Colliers while ensuring systems are secure and private by design. Lead the security architecture strategy for cloud migration and modernization initiatives, specifically within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure environments. Ensure designs leverage cloud-native security controls (e.g., Google Cloud Armor, Azure Sentinel, VPC Service Controls) effectively. Partner with Engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline ('Shift Left'). Architect secure containerization strategies (Kubernetes/GKE/AKS) and API security frameworks. Develop governance and security guardrails for the adoption of emerging technologies, including Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring safe business enablement. Develop, maintain, and govern the global security architecture framework, translating it into robust security designs for all enterprise programs and projects to ensure a consistent and compliant posture. Serve as a key member of the Architectural Review Board, providing security recommendations on technology initiatives that enable business innovation while balancing the company's risk tolerance. Collaborate with Project Managers, Solution Designers, and technical teams to integrate security and privacy into solution designs. Lead the implementation of new security tools and technologies, overseeing their integration into the existing global security architecture. Create and maintain comprehensive security technical architecture design documents and diagrams. Identify security gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements. Conduct technical documentation reviews, ensuring security considerations are well-defined and implemented. Support the development and enforcement of Data security/Application security policies, standards, and procedures. Conduct security reviews and assurance activities to identify risks and validate security compliance across corporate systems. Continuously monitor the evolving security landscape and technological advancements to adapt and refine risk-based security strategies. What you bring: A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in a security architecture role, preferably within a large, multinational organization. Must include demonstrated experience leading large-scale cloud migrations. Deep expertise in designing Zero Trust architecture, moving the organization away from perimeter-based security to identity-centric security models. Bachelor of Science or Master of Arts in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Certified Information Systems Security Professional such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent. Cloud-specific certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert) are highly preferred. Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, or SABSA, and their practical application in cloud environments. Reference Architectures: Demonstrated knowledge of, or hands-on experience with, cloud cybersecurity reference architectures such as Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Google Cloud Security architecture. Technical Documentation: Strong documentation skills for security designs, policies, and procedures. Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities, OWASP Top 10, exploitation techniques, API Security, and Container Security (Docker/Kubernetes). Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing security direction and guidance. Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is, Colliers disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Remote Role British Columbia and Alberta Approximate Salary Range for Role: $149,750 to $165,000 CAD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. Apply now: Ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career journey? Join us by applying directly through LinkedIn or visit www.collierscanada.com/careers. #LI-AC1#LI-RemoteWhat we offer: Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusionGlobal network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.Direct applicants only please, no agencies.Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.