Senior Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development stipend

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer for a fully remote role, focused on designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect the company’s digital assets.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies to identify vulnerabilities, prevent threats, and ensure the resilience of the IT infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a flexible, remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in information security engineering.
• Expertise in network security principles, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency with security scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain security systems including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM.
• Develop security automation scripts and tools to improve efficiency and response.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to embed security into IT operations and applications.
• Analyze threats and intelligence data to proactively defend against cyber-attacks.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related engineering field

Tools

Python

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

SIEM

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Container security

Cryptography

Secure coding

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated security solutions to protect the company's digital assets. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to identify vulnerabilities, prevent threats, and ensure the resilience of our client's IT infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about cybersecurity and thrives in a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM solutions.
• Develop and implement security automation scripts and tools to enhance operational efficiency and response times.
• Conduct in-depth security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of IT operations and application development.
• Analyze security threats and intelligence data to proactively defend against evolving cyber-attacks.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in information security engineering.
• Expertise in network security principles, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency with security scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Significant allowance for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team on challenging security initiatives.