Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure software company in Whitby is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to align its security posture and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in security operations, expertise in Microsoft cloud security tools, and a strong understanding of security governance frameworks. This role supports global clients and emphasizes collaboration across teams. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT or security operations, including incident response.
• Direct experience with Microsoft cloud security tools.
• Involvement in security governance frameworks, ISO 27001 or strong familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage alerts and audits.
• Implement Microsoft cloud security tools.
• Collaborate with developers and IT for security frameworks.

Skills

IT or security operations experience

Microsoft cloud security tools (Intune, Defender, Purview)

Hands-on involvement in security governance frameworks

Strong communication skills

Job description

This is more than a security operations role—it’s a chance to shape how a global infrastructure software company aligns its security posture with long-term growth and compliance. Based in the Whitby office with hybrid flexibility, you'll be embedded in a tight-knit, technically skilled team that’s supporting clients around the world. From managing alerts and audits to implementing Microsoft cloud security tools, your work will directly contribute to the organization’s ISO 27001 alignment and its evolving GRC programs.

If you're looking to combine hands‑on incident response with policy design, access control, and cross‑team education, this role offers meaningful impact and long‑term ownership. You'll work closely with developers, IT, and external partners to make sure the security and compliance frameworks in place are not just followed—but actually work.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in IT or security operations, including incident response and triaging alerts from SOCs or SIEM platforms

• Direct experience with Microsoft cloud security tools such as Intune, Defender, Purview, and Azure-based access management

• Hands‑on involvement in security governance frameworks, with ISO 27001 experience or strong familiarity with NIST, CIS, or similar

Desired Skills & Experience

• Practical knowledge of managing cloud infrastructure hardening, especially in Azure environments

• Experience supporting GRC programs across both production and development teams

• Strong communication skills for translating security priorities across technical and non‑technical teams

Daily Responsibilities

• Hands‑On Engineering: 65%

• Team Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Work: 35%

This is a role for someone who values clarity, systems thinking, and the long view. If you believe security should be embedded—not bolted on—you’ll fit right in.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.