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Security & API Solutions Architect

Varite, Inc.Toronto, ON🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$61 - $63/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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)
  • Apply cloud-native security principles: zero-trust networking, least-privilege IAM, secrets management, and infrastructure-as-code security scanning
  • 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

Skills

Microservices
API Gateway
AWS
Encryption
OAuth
Splunk
Azure
CDN
CloudFormation
Cloudflare
DNS
GDPR
Google Cloud
GraphQL
PKI
REST
Terraform
WAF

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