Cyber Security Engineer
- Location
- Toronto, CA
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-07-20
Job description
The Job: Cyber Security Engineer
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Operations, the Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for engineering, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise security controls and capabilities across multiple security domains.
Key Responsibilities
Endpoint & Email Security Engineering
Design, implement, and optimize endpoint protection controls, threat detection, response processes, and hardening standards.
Enhance email security capabilities, threat protection policies, detection mechanisms, and incident response workflows.
Vulnerability Management
Lead risk-based vulnerability discovery, assessment, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting.
Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams to drive timely remediation of security findings.
Proxy, SSE/CASB & Cloud Posture Security
Design, deploy, and maintain Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Proxy, CASB/SSE, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) controls.
Strengthen SaaS and AI application visibility, data protection policies, governance processes, and exception management.
AWS Cloud Security
Enhance AWS security guardrails across identity, networking, logging, data protection, and workload security.
Embed secure configuration standards into cloud deployment and operational practices.
AI Security, SOC Engineering & SIEM Enablement
Secure enterprise AI and GenAI solutions through monitoring, logging, data protection, control validation, and governance.
Develop and tune SIEM detections, dashboards, alerts, SOC integrations, and automated security workflows.
Application Security & Certificate Management
Support application security assessments, remediation governance, and secure development practices.
Manage PKI/TLS certificate lifecycle processes, renewals, standards, and associated risk controls.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement practical security solutions.
Passion for emerging cybersecurity challenges, including AI/GenAI security and security automation.
Ability to collaborate effectively across Infrastructure, Development, Cloud, SOC, Risk, and Business teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive security best practices.
Experience balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement mindset focused on strengthening security posture and operational efficiency.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Information Security
Related technical discipline
Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Required Experience
Minimum 7 years of hands-on Security Engineering experience.
Proven experience designing, implementing, tuning, troubleshooting, and optimizing security controls within large enterprise or regulated environments.
Experience across:
Endpoint Security
Email Security
Vulnerability Management
AWS Cloud Security
SIEM/SOC Engineering
Application Security
Certificate Lifecycle Management
AI Security and Governance
Strong experience partnering with technical and business stakeholders to drive security initiatives and remediation activities.
Preferred Experience
Experience within Financial Services, Retail, or other regulated industries.
Exposure to scripting and automation technologies.
Technical Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in several of the following areas:
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Email Security Platforms
Vulnerability Management Programs
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
Security Service Edge (SSE)
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
AWS Security Services and Guardrails
SIEM Engineering and Detection Development
Security Monitoring and Alert Tuning
AI/GenAI Security Controls
Application Security Testing
PKI/TLS Certificate Lifecycle Management
Zero Trust Security Architecture
Security Automation and Orchestration
API Integrations
PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages
Certifications
Preferred
One or more of the following certifications are considered strong assets:
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
GIAC Security Certifications
Other relevant industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications