Bank of Montreal

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Bank of Montreal$103K — $192K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 7+ years in cloud security with multi-domain architecture experience.
  • Expertise across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security.
  • Experience with CSPM/CNAPP platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma, Defender).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and cloud-based AI services.
  • Strong grasp of cloud security frameworks and standards (e.g., CIS, NIST).
  • Expert in cloud-native security controls, including IAM and encryption.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and maturity of cloud security across multi-cloud environments.
  • Drive enterprise security improvements through architecture and governance.
  • Facilitate design and implementation of repeatable technical solutions.
  • Define and document architecture principles and standards.
  • Partner with stakeholders to explore architecture possibilities.
  • Recommendation of process/system design enhancements with development teams.
  • Provide immediate response to critical production issues for resolution.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

07/30/2026

Address:
250 Yonge Street

Job Family Group:

Technology

Lead the design and maturity of end-to-end cloud security across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), with responsibility spanning core cyber domains, CSPM/CNAPP strategy, and emerging AI/Agentic AI security. Drive enterprise-wide security improvements through architecture, governance, and cross-functional engagement. Leads and facilitates the design and implementation of repeatable technical solutions and processes related to technology architecture. Defines and documents efficient and transparent architecture principles, standards and guidelines regarding the proper use and deployment of business applications, data and technology within the Bank. Partners with broader stakeholders in technology and business in defining architecture possibilities and futures. Works with business and development teams in recommending process or system design and enhancements. Ensures that systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound and well-integrated. Provides immediate response to critical production program-wide problems to evaluate solutions, coordinate recovery and ensure resolution.

Core Accountability
  • Own secure cloud architecture aligned to Zero Trust principles
  • Act as enterprise SME across all cyber domains, driving engagement and measurable improvements
  • Integrate security into platform, infrastructure, and AI adoption strategies
  • Balance risk, scalability, and operational effectiveness


Domain Expertise (All Cloud Security Pillars)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM / CIEM) - least privilege, identity governance
  • Data Security - encryption, key management, data protection
  • Network Security - segmentation, private access, WAF, DDoS
  • Workload Security - VMs, containers, Kubernetes, serverless
  • Cloud Posture (CSPM/CNAPP) - misconfigurations, compliance, risk visibility


CSPM / CNAPP
  • Define and mature CSPM/CNAPP platform strategy across multi-cloud
  • Establish policy frameworks, risk prioritization, and control standards
  • Drive holistic visibility across assets, identities, workloads, and data
  • Integrate posture insights into risk management, operations, and governance
  • Improve signal-to-noise and remediation effectiveness at scale


AI & Agentic AI Security
  • Define secure architecture patterns for AI and Agentic AI workloads
  • Establish guardrails for AI service usage and autonomous workflows
  • Ensure secure integration with enterprise identity, data, and cloud platforms
  • Drive governance, accountability, and risk visibility across AI adoption


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field
  • 7+ years specifically in cloud security with multi-domain architecture experience
  • Expertise across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security
  • Experience with CSPM/CNAPP platforms (Wiz, Prisma, Defender, etc.)
  • Experience with AI/ML platforms and cloud-based AI services
  • Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and standards (CIS, NIST, CSA, MITRE, AI RMF, OWASP LLM
  • Expert in cloud-native security controls (IAM, KMS, VPC security, encryption, logging, and monitoring).
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.


Salary:

$103,200.00 - $192,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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