Security Specialist - Senior

Akkodis group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis group is looking for a Senior Security Specialist to enhance secure middleware solutions across the enterprise. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in IBM DataPower, API security, and deployment automation. This role is crucial in maintaining secure operations for critical government services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with IBM DataPower XML Gateway and security policies.
• Hands-on debugging experience with DataPower transactions.
• Expertise in supporting IBM API Connect.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of middleware security solutions.
• Provide technical consulting and troubleshoot secure transactions.
• Ensure compliance with government security standards.

Skills

DataPower

API security

Unix scripting

Deployment automation

Authentication and authorization protocols

Job description

The Client is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of secure middleware solutions across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in DataPower, API security, and automation.

Job Title:Senior Security Specialist

Job Location:Toronto, ON/Hybrid

Job Description:

Must Haves:

· Proven experience with IBM DataPower XML Gateway and security policies

· Hands-on debugging experience with DataPower transactions

· Expertise in supporting IBM API Connect

· Strong Unix scripting and deployment automation skills

· In-depth knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security protocols in DataPower

Responsibilities:
Lead and support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of middleware security solutions. Provide technical consulting, troubleshoot secure transactions, and ensure compliance with government security standards. Responsibilities include configuring secure services, integrating API solutions, supporting deployment pipelines, and producing technical artefacts such as scripts and test cases. This role plays a vital part in ensuring robust and secure operations of middleware and integration platforms for critical government services.