AI Security Engineer

Avanciers Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanciers Incorporated in Toronto offers a challenging AI Security Engineer role blending research and practical development. You will prototype agentic security solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive security automation from concept to production in a hybrid work setup.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in cybersecurity/CS/AI, with strong Python/Java/Node/Go skills and hands-on experience with LLMs, APIs, cloud, and orchestration. Excellent communication is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Computer Engineering, or related field; PhD welcomed.
• Strong hands-on software development skills in Python, Java, Node, Go, C/C++.
• Experience with LLMs, AI agents, tool calling, orchestration frameworks, APIs, cloud, containers, and security automation.
• Deep knowledge of Application Security, AI Security, vulnerability research, threat modeling, and secure development.

Responsibilities

• Build agentic AI security harnesses, prototypes, and POCs for new cyber capabilities.
• Research AI Security, Agentic AI, Application Security, quantum/PQC, blockchain, and other emerging tech.
• Develop and integrate agents, LLMs, APIs, security tools, automation, and test environments.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity products via hands-on testing, benchmarking, and due diligence.
• Help transition research prototypes toward operational use.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

C/C++

LLMs & AI agents

APIs & orchestration

Cloud & containers

Security automation

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/AI/CE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in Canada for AI Security Engineer.

Role: AI Security Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON -Hybrid

Duration: Full Time

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $110,000 per year

This is an active job and application deadline is November 30, 2026

(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Job Description:

• Technical Security Research Engineer to research, prototype, evaluate, and operationalize emerging cybersecurity capabilities. This is a hands-on role for someone who can move from a research hypothesis to working code, proof-of-concept, product evaluation, and enterprise recommendation.
• Responsibilities
• Build agentic AI security harnesses, prototypes, and POCs for new cyber capabilities.
• Research AI Security, Agentic AI, Application Security, quantum/PQC, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
• Develop and integrate agents, LLMs, APIs, security tools, automation, and test environments.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity products and startups through hands-on testing, benchmarking, and technical due diligence.
• Help transition successful research prototypes toward operational use.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering, security leadership, and investment stakeholders.
• Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Computer Engineering, or related field; PhD welcomed.
• Strong hands-on software development skills, particularly Python, Java, Node, Go, C/C++ with experience in additional modern programming languages.
• Experience with LLMs, AI agents, tool calling, orchestration frameworks, APIs, cloud, containers, and security automation.
• Strong knowledge of Application Security, AI Security, vulnerability research, threat modeling, Secure development, Network security, infrastructure Security, Security Architecture and other security domains
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, build prototypes, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Highly Valued
• Research papers or presentations at recognized cybersecurity, AI, or systems forums.
• Experience with AI red teaming, autonomous penetration testing, agent security, or AI-native security tooling.
• Cybersecurity startup, founder, or early-stage product experience.
• Experience pitching to venture capital, corporate venture teams, accelerators, or investment stakeholders.
• Patents, open-source security projects, vulnerability research, or other demonstrated technical innovation.
• Certifications: CISSP, OSCP, CSSLP or equivalent

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Important Information for Applicants

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• Proof of qualifications may be requested
• Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
• Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process

Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.