Cybersecurity Engineer - 405 EN

Export Development Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Wellness programs

Community engagement

Job summary

Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a permanent, full-time role. The position supports a hybrid work model and can be based at our Ottawa headquarters or at one of our Community Hubs in Toronto or Montreal, with relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

You will join the Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group and collaborate with delivery teams to strengthen security posture enterprise-wide while enabling business objectives.

Job description

Application deadline: September 25, 2026 12:00PM ET

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.

Position: Cybersecurity Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

• Cyber Security Specialist 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,742 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location:

• Export Development Canada operates under a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work from the office two days per week. Effective September 2026, this requirement will increase to three days per week and will be implemented gradually through a phased approach based on employee location. (subject to change).
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto or Montreal.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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About EDC:

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

Why Join EDC?

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.

Team Overview:

The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world, by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences. Digital & Technology Solutions has set out to achieve the following objectives for EDC:

• Define, execute, and sustain the integrated technology target state, target data model and technology operations required to enable EDC’s 2030 business transformation.
• Establish and manage the rolling 3 Year Digital Roadmap that sequences the technology outcomes required to achieve the technology target state and facilitate its execution across all domains in the organization.
• Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring EDC has access to the digital technology tools it needs to stay relevant in the market and grow Canadian global trade.
• Lead and ensure integrated digital, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementations to create excellent customer, user, and employee experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a cybersecurity team with a business-first mindset. We're looking for a technically versatile Cybersecurity Engineer to work broadly across EDC's technology stack — an "inch deep, mile wide" generalist who elevates security posture enterprise-wide while partnering directly with delivery teams to co-create solutions that are both secure and business-enabling.

You will not be expected to be a deep specialist in every security domain. Success in this role comes from strong security fundamentals, curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to learn quickly while partnering with experts across the organization.

You will be part of a growing team of cybersecurity professionals who value transparent communication, innovation, and collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders - while remaining equally committed to managing information security risk and delivering on