Senior Security Engineer

WSP; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada seeks a highly skilled cybersecurity professional to join their Global Security Operations and Engineering team. The role involves leading technical security initiatives with a strong focus on Microsoft Cloud Security. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience and a degree in IT or a related field. This position offers competitive pay, flexible work options, and a supportive workplace culture, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Employee-focused benefits

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 7+ years of specialization in IT roles, with a preference for security experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good knowledge and willingness to learn new security capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical security initiatives focusing on Microsoft Cloud Security.
• Troubleshoot security issues and provide Tier-3 support.
• Develop automation scripts for monitoring system health.

Skills

Microsoft Cloud Security

SIEM

PowerBI

EDR systems

CyberArk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure ecosystems

KQL

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and advanced technical cybersecurity professional, preferably a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) to our Global Security Operations and Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead technical security initiatives, with a particular focus on Microsoft Cloud Security covering the full scope, i.e., to plan (architect), implement (build), and manage the security platforms and tools in use at WSP, especially the SOAR capabilities, including automation for the SOC.

An important part of this role would be to coach and build the overall knowledge and capabilities within the team. And so, naturally, the incumbent would be an integral member of the team and would also get some good insight into other technology platforms, e.g. AD auditing solutions, PAM, our Threat Intelligence platforms etc.

Why choose WSP?

• Canadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Work with a globally distributed team, taking inputs from the business, SOC, and management to roll out systems and troubleshoot (Tier-3) support for security issues
• Lead-guide the local Service Desk/ OSS teams with knowledge bases to resolve tickets at first instance for issues relating to security software and configurations
• Develop the automation (including playbooks, SOAR), scripts to monitor system-health, as well as management the SOC tools in use
• Extract data from systems and build reports for management; PowerBI skills would be an advantage
• Knowledge transfer and sharing
• Monitor and respond to feedback from the customers (employees and business stakeholders)
• Bring a problem-solving and solutions-mindset, coordinate with the IT teams as needed

Finance/Budgetary Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on tooling and identify additional needs
• Plan for expanse of security tools to cover ongoing needs
• Evaluation of license usage and potential growth

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Previous experiences in security tools and systems administration, including experience as a security administrator for security platforms
• Knowledge and experience in SIEM and Microsoft platforms (Microsoft Azure ecosystems), other vendor security systems are good experiences as well (e.g. CyberArk, Akeyless)
• Good knowledge of EDR systems e.g. MS Defender, KQL etc. (or alternatively the willingness to learn them)
• Planned and meticulous approach to deliveries.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about advanced security capabilities, including integrations with other systems
• 7-+ years of specialization in information technology roles, security experiences are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field

Job Info

• Job Identification 75000
• Posting Date 10/24/2025, 08:42 PM

About Us

WSPis one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

AtWSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.