Information Security Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Remote work benefits including home-?f

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join their remote, globally connected team with ties to Kimberley. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions protecting critical assets and infrastructure while embracing a fully remote work culture.

You will deploy and maintain security tools, develop automation, perform vulnerability assessments, and participate in incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with network security devices and concepts.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and manage security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.
• Develop and maintain security infrastructure automation scripts and tools.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Participate in incident response activities and analyze security events.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to embed security in the lifecycle.
• Stay current with security best practices and emerging threats.

Skills

Network security

Automation scripting

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Information Security Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote team, with ties to Kimberley. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions that protect the organization's critical infrastructure and data assets. You will be responsible for deploying and maintaining security tools, developing automated security processes, and ensuring our client's systems are resilient against emerging threats. This is an ideal position for a security engineer who is passionate about building secure systems and thrives in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and manage a variety of security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
• Develop and maintain security infrastructure automation scripts and tools.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of systems and applications.
• Participate in incident response activities, analyzing security events and providing technical support.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure lifecycle.
• Stay current with security best practices, emerging threats, and new security technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security engineering or a related role.
• Strong hands-on experience with network security devices and concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits, including home office stipends and flexible scheduling.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Substantial budget for professional development, certifications, and training.
• A supportive and innovative remote team culture.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.