Invesco Global Asset Management Inc

Senior Principal Security Architect

Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of IT experience, with 10+ years in cybersecurity and enterprise architecture.
  • 5+ years with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), particularly AWS and Azure.
  • Strong expertise in cloud security, Zero Trust, and risk management.
  • Proven leadership in enterprise-wide security initiatives and solution adoption.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging senior leadership on security matters.
  • Knowledge of security control frameworks (NIST, CSA CCM).
  • Proficient in architecture modeling using notation languages like ArchiMate.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute enterprise security architecture strategies and standards.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to embed security in technology roadmaps.
  • Define security requirements supporting business goals and solution designs.
  • Assess security control effectiveness and recommend actions to mitigate risks.
  • Research and advocate for emerging technologies to enhance security maturity.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for security design reviews and approvals.
  • Mentor security architects, fostering architectural excellence and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a commitment to workplace collaboration.
  • Opportunity for career development and continuous learning.
  • Position may require occasional domestic and international travel.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities / Duties:
  • Define and execute enterprise security architecture strategies, standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and guidelines aligned with business objectives and technology modernization efforts.
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  • Partners with business leaders, enterprise architects, engineering teams, and security stakeholders to embed security requirements into technology roadmaps, cloud adoption, and transformation initiatives.
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  • Define security functional and non-functional requirements that support business objectives and strengthen solution design.
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  • Assess the effectiveness of security controls across data protection, identity and access management, security monitoring, detective controls, infrastructure/network security, and incident response; recommend controls, processes, and remediation actions to address gaps and reduce risk.
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  • Research, evaluate, and advocate for emerging technologies, architectures, and security products that advance the security maturity roadmap.
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  • Act as a subject matter expert for advisory, review and approval of security designs, configurations, baselines, and technical standards.
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  • Mentor security architects and technical teams, promoting architectural excellence, knowledge sharing, and clear communication of complex security concepts to technical and business audiences.
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  • Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience / Knowledge:
  • 15+ years of progressive IT experience, including 10+ years focused on cybersecurity, security architecture, and enterprise architecture in large, complex organizations.
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  • 5+ years of experience with cloud delivery platforms, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
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  • Strong background across cloud security, Zero Trust, networking, identity and access management, data protection, AI platforms, and risk management.
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  • Experience leading enterprise-wide security initiatives, including architecture, implementation, and adoption of security solutions and processes.
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  • Ability to engage senior leaders, define requirements, and clearly communicate security risks, decisions, and recommendations.
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  • Expertise in two or more technology domains, such as infrastructure, application security, network security, IAM, data protection, endpoint security or AI security.
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  • Knowledge of industry security control frameworks such as NIST, CSA CCM, and CIS Critical Security Controls.
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  • Proficiency with architecture modeling using industry-standard notation languages, such as ArchiMate.
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Frequency and duration to be determined by manager.

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:
  • Strong ability to influence across technical, business, and executive stakeholders to drive adoption of enterprise architecture standards and security recommendations.
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  • Collaborative team player with strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
  • High-energy, confident professional with an ability to remain calm and take control in a crisis.
  • Ability to see the big picture and think and act strategically.
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  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction.
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  • Open-minded, flexible, and receptive to diverse perspectives; able to adapt to changing demands and conditions.
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  • Committed to continuous learning, capability development, and mentoring others.

Formal Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

License / Registration / Certification:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification.
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  • Certification in enterprise architecture methodology or framework, such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA), preferred.
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  • Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), or relevant vendor certifications from AWS or Microsoft Azure preferred.

The salary range for this position in Charlottetown is $120,000-130,000 CAD per year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco's Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm's most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other's growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

About Invesco Global Asset Management Inc

Invesco Ltd. is an American independent investment management company that is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional branch offices in 20 countries. Its common stock is a constituent of the S&P 500 and trades on the New York stock exchange. Invesco operates under the Invesco, Trimark, Invesco Perpetual, WL Ross & Co and Powershares brand names.
Learn more about Invesco Global Asset Management Inc
Size
8,549 employees
Market Cap
$8.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$761.6 million
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+7.8%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
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