Cloud Security Engineer

NearSource; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consulting firm is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance its security posture across cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience in security engineering and be proficient in programming languages such as Python or Ruby. This remote role involves monitoring security systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate secure practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in security engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in secure coding and application development.
• Proven experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain security systems.
• Identify and improve information security controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments for security posture.

Skills

Security engineering experience

Secure coding

Programming languages (Python, Ruby, React)

Application security knowledge

CI/CD integration

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Cloud Security Engineer

Location: 100% Remote, Canada

Experience: 7 Years

Role Summary: NearSource is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer with 7 years of experience to strengthen our security posture across cloud and application environments. The selected candidate will serve as a security champion, collaborating with engineering teams to embed secure practices throughout the product lifecycle and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard infrastructure, databases, and web-based applications
• Identify, integrate, and improve information security controls while aligning with business processes and compliance standards
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation to enhance security posture
• Assist with security architecture reviews and lead threat modeling exercises for new features and products
• Research security trends, techniques, and emerging threats to proactively strengthen defenses
• Respond to alerts from security tools, triage incidents, and perform detailed analysis of potential security issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve security system and related infrastructure issues
• Collaborate with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement best practices
• Promote security by design through knowledge sharing and team education
• Ensure compliance with regulations, privacy requirements, and industry standards

Must-Have Skills

• 7 years of experience in security engineering or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in secure coding and application development
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or React
• Deep understanding of common application security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
• Hands-on expertise in application security and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Proven experience integrating security into CI / CD pipelines
• Strong communication skills for effectively conveying vulnerabilities and remediation steps to stakeholders
• Experience across all phases of the application lifecycle

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with infrastructure security tools and automation frameworks
• Experience conducting distributed threat modeling and architecture reviews
• Background in monitoring and improving cloud security operations
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and privacy laws

About NearSource

NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

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