Cloud Security Engineer

Compunnel Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services firm in Montreal is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer for a 12+ month contract. The role involves ensuring cloud infrastructure security, managing compliance, and leading technical initiatives. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in information security, strong communication skills, and expertise in AWS and Azure. This position requires onsite presence three times a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of information security experience focused on application and infrastructure.
• Experience with compliance requirements and audit engagements.
• Ability to communicate business risk related to information security.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Knowledge of computing platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Cherwell

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Montreal (Day 1 onboarding onsite / in office presence 3x week)

Duration: 12+ months

Base pay

Base pay range: CA$60.00/hr - CA$65.00/hr

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance, related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of information security experience with focus on application and infrastructure; Expertise in cloud security regarding infrastructure and application development within AWS and Azure
• Experience in AWS and Azure cloud security providers
• Experience with compliance requirements and audit engagements (GLBA, SOX, SOC, regulatory agencies, and Internal Audit etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate business risk as it relates to information security
• Experience managing stakeholders (strong communication & influencing skills)
• Experience of technical leadership (architecture, design, implementing modern development practices, acts with integrity in meeting tight deadlines)
• Knowledge of multiple computing platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix, networks and endpoints
• Experience with configuration management, change management, project management methodologies and tools including Cherwell or ServiceNow

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Investment Banking