Senior Security Engineer

Magnet Forensics; Ontario; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital investigative software is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of their products and customer data. The role involves implementing security measures, collaborating with development teams, and managing security vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience with security protocols, automation, and cloud security.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
• Ability to automate security tasks and integrate with CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST 800-53).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security processes and tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance security architecture.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.

Skills

Security protocols

Cryptography

Security technologies

Automation

Scripting languages (Python, C#, PowerShell, Bash)

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant field

CISSP certification

CISM certification

Security+ certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab

GitHub

Infrastructure as Code (CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform)

Job description

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in digital investigative software, providing tools that acquire, analyze, and share evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. We serve over 4,000 customers across more than 100 countries, playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, fighting crime, protecting assets, and safeguarding national security. With offices in Canada, the US, and Singapore, we are expanding our global presence. Joining Magnet Forensics means making a difference, supported by a culture of learning, talent, and integrity.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of our products and customer data. You will implement, manage, and improve security measures across our applications, products, and services, working closely with developers and engineering teams to identify and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

1. Application Security: Design, implement, and maintain security processes and tools such as SAST, SCA, and container security.
2. Security Architecture / Code Review: Collaborate with development teams to review and enhance security architecture, perform threat modeling, and conduct design reviews.
3. Product Vulnerability Management: Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and web application testing; coordinate remediation efforts.
4. Security Monitoring and Analytics: Monitor security events, analyze logs, and generate reports to detect threats and breaches.
5. Compliance: Establish and enforce security policies aligned with industry standards and legal requirements.
6. Cloud Security: Utilize security features of AWS and Azure, designing and maintaining security infrastructure components.
7. Incident Response: Investigate security incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field; certifications like CISSP, CISM, or Security+ are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and security technologies.
• Ability to automate security tasks and integrate with CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, C#, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with automation pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform).
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST 800-53).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Core Values

• CARE: We care about each other and our mission.
• OWN: We are accountable and act with integrity.
• DEDICATE: We serve our customers with passion.
• EVOLVE: We innovate and improve continuously.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range is for the primary location. Actual compensation may vary based on location, qualifications, and experience. The range for this role is:

• Minimum: $107,200 CAD
• Midpoint: $134,000 CAD
• Maximum: $160,800 CAD

We offer comprehensive benefits, and the total target compensation may include incentives depending on the role.