Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Assist in the maintenance and support of the organization-wide information security program, encompassing policies, standards, and guidelines.

• Conduct IT risk assessments in collaboration with business units and help determine acceptable levels of residual risk.

• Keep an eye on the external threat landscape and provide guidance to stakeholders regarding emerging risks.

• Oversee daily threat and vulnerability management activities, which include detection, response, and remediation.

• Coordinate incident management and aid in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and enterprise architecture teams to integrate security into system design and selection processes.

• Generate regular reports and metrics on program effectiveness for leadership and stakeholders.

• Supervise security testing protocols and manage the remediation of identified risks.

• Ensure that audit trails and system logs adhere to policy and audit standards.

• Spearhead security awareness training initiatives throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Information Security.

• Practical experience with information security frameworks such as CIS Controls v8, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PIPEDA, or PCI.

• Proven experience in drafting cybersecurity policies and performing security gap analyses.

• Ability to translate the needs of business stakeholders into technical security requirements.

• Familiarity with cloud security controls (AWS or similar).

• Knowledge of security platforms like CrowdStrike and Mimecast.

• Experience collaborating with legal, audit, and compliance teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A university degree or college diploma in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first setup for enhanced flexibility.

• Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace.

• Top-tier technology: "Office in a box" equipped with all necessary tech equipment.

• Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days leading into long weekends.

• Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support.

• Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness tailored to your needs.

• Parental leave top-up, because family is a priority.

• Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships.

• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and advance your career.

• Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams.

• Virtual & in-person team-building events to enhance our culture.