Senior IT Security Engineer

goeasy Ltd; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading alternative consumer lender where your cybersecurity expertise will help protect digital assets and support business continuity. As a Senior IT Security Engineer, you will develop and manage security operations, ensuring robust protection against threats. This role offers the chance to work in a high-growth environment that values innovation and collaboration. Enjoy a flexible work program with opportunities for professional development and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in cybersecurity, this is the place for you!

Benefits

RRSP match

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Virtual Doctor Appointments

Flexible benefits package

Tuition Assistance Program

Company Matched Charitable Donations

On-site gym access

Healthy snack program

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in IT or Cyber Security domain required.
• Experience with BCP development and execution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the BCP program and develop SOC playbooks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage security tools.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Vulnerability Assessment

Incident Response

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Relevant Certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA)

Tools

Sentinel One

Splunk

Tenable

Azure

Job description

Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy! At goeasy, our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized for it. We’ve earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Top Growing Companies, and the TSX30, highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX. We’re also thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. These honors reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.

As one of Canada’s leading alternative consumer lenders, we’re passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment.

As a Senior IT Security Engineer, reporting to the Director of Cyber Defence, you'll play a key role in protecting our digital assets. You'll support our Business Continuity Planning (BCP) program, develop SOC playbooks, and manage security tools like Sentinel One and Splunk. You'll also conduct vulnerability assessments, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security operations. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, join us and make a significant impact.

What will you be doing?

• Administer and support the BCP program.
• Develop all required BCP processes, activities, and support.
• Provide support and guidance as a technology point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during a crisis or disruption.
• Develop and maintain SOC playbooks and execute BCP policies, procedures, and plans.
• Utilize SOC tools, including EDR/MDR, SIEM, ticketing, and vulnerability management tools (preferably Sentinel One, Splunk, Tenable).
• Configure and manage Sentinel One policies, rules, and alerts to detect and respond to security threats.
• Apply practical experience with security event monitoring, detection, and incident response methodologies.
• Monitor and analyze endpoint security events, identify potential security incidents, and provide timely response and remediation.
• Manage and enhance event correlation and decision-making through multiple tools, including Splunk, Tenable, and Sentinel One.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of Sentinel One with other security tools and platforms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and endpoint security audits to identify and address security weaknesses.
• Manage and enhance DLP policies in both Azure and O365.
• Manage and enhance phishing and spam policies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers in managing and troubleshooting Sentinel One and other security operation tools.

What experience do you have?

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security domain.
• Relevant certifications such as SentinelOne Certified Engineer or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications:
• CISSP (preferred)
• CCSP (good to have)
• CISM (good to have)
• CISA (good to have)
• Familiarity and experience with scripting with PowerShell/Python (good to have)
• Hands-on experience and familiarity with BCP development, support, and execution.
• Experience with Azure Advisor, Mx Tool, Tenable, Zero Fox, and Splunk highly desirable.
• Cyber incident response experience is desirable.
• Azure data-lakes, Windows SQL, and/or PostgreSQL experience is good to have.
• Prior experience as an Information Security Architect is a huge asset.
• Working in a Level 1 PCI DSS and SOC 2 compliant environment is highly desired.
• Required to be on-call rotation, 24/7, one week/month.

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, from our Mississauga office.

Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.

Why should you work for goeasy?

In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer…

Financial Benefits:

• Leverage our RRSP match and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• MAT & PAT leave top-up.
• Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.

Health and Lifestyle:

• Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.

Employee Perks:

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment: At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This means that we are committed to cultivating and preserving a work culture where we celebrate who we are, where everyone feels seen and heard and where every employee can fulfill their potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Additional Information: All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants, however we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.