Senior Engineer, Cyber Security Operations

Cineplex; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Engineer, Cyber Security Operations to enhance its security posture. This hybrid role involves defending against cyber threats, managing SIEM tools, and overseeing threat management. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in IT security, strong systems administration skills, and be bilingual in English and French. A commitment to diversity is a key part of our company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in IT security with strong systems and network administration background.
• Expertise in Windows, Linux, and virtualization technologies.
• Experience in navigating security challenges as an Information Security Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cyber incident response function with the Director of Cyber Security.
• Optimize SIEM tools and manage Vulnerability Management Program.
• Conduct research on emerging threats and deploy preventative solutions.

Skills

Threat Intelligence

Systems and Network Administration

Cyber Security

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR Technologies

WAF Technologies

Job description

Work location :

Home Office 1303 Yonge St

City : Toronto

What you will do :

Reporting to the Director, Cyber Security, the Senior Engineer, Cyber Security Operations will be the first line of defense, modeling and leading the security team’s efforts to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Cineplex’s data, systems and services. This role will involve working closely with Director of Cyber Security to lead the daily cyber incident response function, as well as overseeing threat management and risk management activities.

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week), based out of the Cineplex Head Office at 1303 Yonge St, Toronto.

Responsibilities :

Proactively identify and address false positive alerts within the SOC environment, ensuring that alert noise is minimized without compromising detection accuracy

Serve as a SME on threat Intelligence and conduct research on emerging threats and identify and deploy solutions to prevent such threats occurring

Lead efforts to fine-tune and optimize SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools and other security technologies (endpoint detection, threat intelligence platforms, etc.) to improve detection effectiveness.

Manage the Vulnerability Management Program, EDR and Advanced Threat Protection

Manage the operational components of application security e.g. SAST, DAST and WAF Technologies

Contribute to maintaining Cineplex’s security, privacy and crisis management policies

Key qualifications :

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.

A combination of relevant education and experience, demonstrated by over 8 years in IT security along with a strong background in systems and network administration, including expertise in Windows, Linux, and virtualization technologies is required

Extensive experience in IT security roles and understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Strong technical foundation, including expertise in Systems and Network Administration, Windows Clients and Servers, Linux environments (ESX VMWare, MS Virtual Servers), SQL, and firewall rules hygiene.

Acted as an Information Security Advisor, helping teams navigate security challenges.

Ability to take initiative and work proactively with minimal supervision.

Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a professional attitude.

Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverseworkforce. We encourageand welcomeapplications from all intersectional walks of life.The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, uniquecapabilities,and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce,weenforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Accessibility

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.