Security Engineer

Linxus Group; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join their remote team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining security measures for cloud applications and requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in Security engineering. The ideal candidate has strong Cyber Security principles, knowledge of AWS or Azure, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative solutions while ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Security engineering, preferably in SaaS.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST or ISO.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security measures for cloud-based applications.
• Monitor for security breaches and respond to incidents.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cyber Security principles

Cloud-based security practices

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Security Engineer (Remote)

We are currently seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for a remote full-time position in Ontario, Canada. Our client, a leading SaaS company operating out of Toronto, specializes in providing innovative cloud-based solutions to businesses worldwide. Operating remotely across Ontario, the successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the security and integrity of the company's software platforms and customer data.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security measures for cloud-based SaaS applications, including identity and access management, data encryption, and security monitoring.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and applications for security breaches and promptly respond to security incidents.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work alongside DevOps and engineering teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation for the SaaS platform.
• Stay up-to-date with security trends, threats, and technologies relevant to SaaS environments.
• Provide training and awareness programs to internal teams.
• Participate in incident response activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of the security program for SaaS products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Security engineering or related roles, preferably in SaaS environments.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles, technologies, and best practices applicable to cloud-based services.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Preferably, experience working with cloud-based environments like AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of web application security, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus.

We appreciate all applicants' interest in this position. Only those who are qualified will be contacted for further consideration.