Cloud Security Engineer (MDE Specialist)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a Senior Consultant Information Security Engineer to assess security risks and manage Microsoft Security solutions. Candidates should have over five years of experience with Azure infrastructure design, security compliance, and endpoint security tools. The role involves on-call duties every four months and offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing professional growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Purpose Day for personal growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure.
• Experience with Microsoft Security Technologies, especially Microsoft Defender.
• Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Azure infrastructure solutions using native services.
• Maintain and support security tools including Microsoft Defender.
• Evaluate and improve security posture and compliance within Azure environments.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure Design & Deployment

Endpoint Security Engineering

Cloud Security

Information Security Compliance

Platform Engineering for Red Hat Linux

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Azure Active Directory

Microsoft Purview

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of CIBC’s Security Engineering team, you’ll play a crucial role in all matters of Information Security. You’ll focus on assessing projects for security risks by examining and interpreting requirement documents and architecture diagrams. We are looking for an action-oriented, collaborative and innovative individual that would be responsible for designing, building, and deploying Microsoft Security solutions, such as Defender for Endpoint. The Senior Consultant Information Security Engineer will also be responsible for completing proof-of-concept and proof-of-technology exercises on new security offerings as well as designing and implementing successful solutions. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a world class team within a great organization and assist with meeting a large enterprise's growing Information Security needs. This role requires to be on call for a week once every four months.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Azure Infrastructure Design & Deployment - Architect, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure solutions using native services such as Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, Azure Compute, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Resource Manager. Deploy and configure core Azure resources, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Firewall, and Azure Key Vault.

• Endpoint Security Engineering - Maintain and support Endpoint & Cloud security tools including Anti-Malware, XDR, EDR, CSPM from vendors such as Microsoft.

• Security & Compliance - Apply best practices for securing Azure environments, including network security groups, role‑based access control (RBAC), and policy enforcement. Designing and building integrated Information Security solutions that meet the needs of a large enterprise. Constantly evaluating our security posture and staying up to date with relevant industry perspective. Maintaining and supporting endpoint security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Functional knowledge of Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CSPM). Identifying current and emerging perimeter security. Sourcing and implementing new perimeter security solutions to better protect the organization.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years’ experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools in Azure will be an asset. Understanding of cloud security best practices and Azure governance along with knowledgeable of Microsoft Security Technologies.you bring solid experience in Platform Engineering for Red Hat Linux or other NIX based Operating Systems.It is an asset if you have designed, deployed and managed Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Experience with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud Apps, or Cloud Security Posture Management are also a benefit.

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions or Architect Expert equivalent certification is sought after. CISSP, CCSP, CISM certifications are an asset.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• Values matter to you . You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Cloud Engineering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Endpoint Management, Endpoint Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Security Antivirus Management, Enterprise Information Security Architecture, Information Security Compliance, Information Security Engineering, Microsoft Azure Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft System Endpoint Protection (SCEP), Microsoft Windows Defender, Orca Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Platform Engineering, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server