Information Security Engineer (Cloud) - Contract

Numeris; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Perks program

Job summary

Numeris is seeking a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to build, tune, and operate security technologies with a focus on Microsoft 365 E5 across Azure and AWS. The role involves writing queries, automating security workflows, and improving security controls in a deeply technical environment.

You will review access controls, manage Defender, Purview, and Intune baselines, and participate in on‑call incident responses.

Qualifications

• At least five years of hands‑on experience in security engineering, cloud security, security operations, or a related technical role.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and operating Microsoft 365 E5 security technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and vulnerability management.
• Experience writing KQL queries and developing Microsoft Sentinel detections.
• Experience automating security tasks using PowerShell and/or Python.
• Experience securing and monitoring AWS environments.
• Experience implementing or operating a Cloud Security Posture Management solution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Microsoft security controls across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview.
• Detect and respond to threats using Sentinel, detections, dashboards, and SOAR playbooks.
• Manage vulnerabilities and cloud risk; coordinate with infra teams to remediate.
• Automate security tasks with PowerShell/Python and improve data/alerts quality.
• Conduct security assessments of third‑party architectures and services and run phishing simulations.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

KQL

PowerShell

Python

AWS security

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Numeris is Canada’s most trusted and authoritative source for broadcast measurement and consumer behaviour data. As well, the industry leading intelligence provider to broadcasters, advertisers, and agencies. We have been recognized for over 75 years as providing the gold standard in audience intelligence.

We have great people who do exceptional work. We take pride in building an environment of continuous learning and career advancement opportunities. Our teams are collaborative, curious, and dedicated to creating quality experiences. We love what we do, enjoy each other’s company, and support initiatives to give back to our communities. We are looking for people to help us shape the future of Numeris, and have a lot of fun along the way.

Numeris is seeking a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to build, configure, tune, and operate our security technologies, with a primary focus on Microsoft 365 E5.

This is a deeply technical role, not a deployment coordination or project management position. You will work directly in the platforms, investigate security events, write queries and automation, troubleshoot controls, and continuously improve our security capabilities across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS.

What you will do

Engineer Microsoft Security Controls

• Build, configure, and tune Microsoft Entra ID controls, including Conditional Access, identity governance, privileged access, and authentication security.
• Review access requests, exclusions, and security exceptions from a technical risk perspective.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune security baselines, compliance policies, endpoint controls, and automated workflows.
• Operate and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps.
• Configure and tune Microsoft Purview DLP, information protection, and compliance controls.
• Troubleshoot control failures, integration issues, and gaps in security coverage.

Detect and Respond to Threats

• Write and maintain KQL queries, Microsoft Sentinel detections, analytics rules, dashboards, and workbooks.
• Build automated response playbooks and SOAR workflows.
• Perform alert triage, technical investigations, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
• Analyze logs, endpoint activity, identity events, email threats, and cloud activity.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for security incidents and escalations.

Manage Vulnerabilities and Cloud Risk

• Operate vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools.
• Analyze findings, prioritize risks, and verify that remediation is effective.
• Monitor Azure and AWS for misconfigurations, excessive permissions, compliance gaps, and emerging threats.
• Configure and improve Cloud Security Posture Management capabilities.
• Work directly with infrastructure teams to resolve technical security issues.

Automate and Improve

• Use PowerShell and/or Python to automate repetitive security tasks and operational workflows.
• Integrate security platforms and improve the quality of security data and alerts.
• Test new features and determine how they can strengthen security operations.
• Work with vendors when specialized technical support or platform expertise is required.
• Conduct technical security assessments of third‑party architectures and services.
• Administer KnowBe4 phishing simulations and security awareness campaigns.

What you have

Required Experience

• At least five years of hands‑on experience in security engineering, cloud security, security operations, or a related technical role.
• Demonstrated experience directly configuring and operating Microsoft 365 E5 security technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Strong experience with security monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and vulnerability management.
• Experience writing KQL queries and developing Microsoft Sentinel detections.
• Experience automating security tasks using PowerShell and/or Python.
• Experience securing and monitoring AWS environments.
• Experience implementing or operating a Cloud Security Posture Management solution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender suite
• Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance
• Azure and AWS security
• AWS IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and AWS Config
• PowerShell and/or Python
• Incident response and vulnerability management

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following would be an asset:

• Microsoft SC-200, SC-300, or SC-100
• CISSP
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

What's in it for you?

• Be part of an evolutionary journey in the audience measurement and data space; work on exciting projects, add value & make a positive impact to our Company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision and Personal Spending Account - employer paid premiums).
• Flexible Work location (on‑site offices in Toronto and Montreal, remote – work from home, hybrid as required per role).
• Continuous learning and development via Percipio, our Learning Management System.
• Be part of additional programs such as MentorMe, which helps our employee’s network, and grow within the organization.
• Leadership Training offerings for new and emerging leaders.
• Culture of great teams, coworkers and supportive leadership.
• Perkopolis: Participation in a program that provides exclusive discounts on products and services to employees. Perks include shopping discounts, movie tickets, services, event/show tickets and much more!

$85,000 - $90,000 a year

Values

Stronger Together:

We succeed through collaboration with each other and with the industry. Unity drives our impact.

Innovation with Intent:

We embrace change and challenge convention. Our innovation is purposeful, driven by insights, guided by strategy, and focused on delivering meaningful future-proofed solutions.

People First:

We prioritize the well‑being, growth and voices of our people. We actively listen, support development, and create space where everyone can succeed.

Excellence in Motion:

We pursue continuous improvement in everything we do, from our processes to our time to market. With a growth mindset and a commitment to excellence, we bring solutions to life with precision and purpose.

Numeris is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all our employees and foster a culture that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe that a diverse workforce helps everyone contribute in meaningful ways towards our shared success.