Cybersecurity Engineer

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Xanadu, based in Toronto, is hiring a cybersecurity role that bridges IT infrastructure and R&D to protect intellectual property while maintaining innovation speed.

The team will triage MDR alerts, respond to incidents, and automate security workflows across Linux, Windows, and cloud platforms. Equity and benefits are available as part of the package.

Qualifications

• BSc in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.
• 1–2 years in a cybersecurity or IT role.
• Experience drafting policies relevant to cybersecurity frameworks.
• Hands-on scripting in Linux or Python.
• Experience with a major cloud provider, AWS preferred.
• Security mindset, detail-oriented and able to perform under pressure.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and frequent context-switching.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage and analyze alerts from our MDR provider and follow up until resolution.
• Act as the initial responder for cybersecurity incidents.
• Generate incident reports and track actions for cybersecurity and operational security incidents.
• Conduct awareness sessions to educate Xanadu employees on cybersecurity policies.
• Conduct application security audits and implement necessary controls.
• Develop scripts across major OS to automate patching of CVEs without disrupting workflows.
• Collaborate to refresh cybersecurity policies and establish new ones.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery tabletop and DR exercises.
• Research and evaluate new applications to enhance Xanadu's cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Cloud security

Python scripting

Linux scripting

Incident response

Security mindset

Education

BSc Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Windows Powershell

Job description

About Xanadu:

Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to peopleeverywhere. At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities:

As part of the newly formed cybersecurity team you will bridge the gap between our high-level cybersecurity strategy and daily technical operations. You will work at the intersection of our IT infrastructure and our core R&D teams to ensure our intellectual property is protected without slowing down innovation. This is a "wear-many-hats" role perfect for a security-minded builder who enjoys working across the entire stack—from hardening infrastructure and automating workflows to developing internal tools that keep our innovation secure.

• Triage and analyze alerts generated by our MDR provider, ensuring thorough follow-up with affected users until alert resolution
• Act as the initial responder for all cybersecurity incidents
• Generate detailed incident reports for all cybersecurity and operational security incidentsand follow up on the action items
• Conduct awareness sessions to educate all Xanadu employees on cybersecurity policies
• Conduct application security audits and implement necessary controls
• Develop scripts (across all 3 major OS) to automate the patching of reported CVEs without disrupting user workflows
• Collaborate closely with various internal teams to refresh existing cybersecurity policies and establish new ones
• Participate in the creation and validation of Disaster Recovery procedures by running tabletop and DR exercises
• Collaborate with the IT team to research and evaluate new applications or solutions to enhance Xanadu's cybersecurity posture

Required qualifications and experience:

• BSc. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a cybersecurity or IT role
• Experience drafting policies relevant to cybersecurity frameworks
• Hands-on experience writing scripts in Linux or Python
• Experience with one of the major cloud providers, AWS preferred
• Security mindset, detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure/high-paced environment
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and effectively handle frequent context-switching
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Experience in security operations, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and network architecture design
• Basic knowledge of Windows Powershell
• Has worked in a startup environment and understands the importance of wearing multiple hats
• Experience with creating CI/CD pipelines for automation

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 80,000 - 100,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.