Senior Security Engineer

NearSource; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Security Engineer in Vancouver, where you'll design and implement WAF solutions, conduct security assessments, and collaborate with teams to enhance security practices. This position offers hybrid work opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing and managing WAF solutions.
• Strong understanding of web application security principles.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain WAF solutions to protect web applications.
• Monitor security alerts and conduct regular assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.

Skills

Web Application Security

Threat Analysis

Incident Response

Scripting and Automation

Team Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Fastly Signal Sciences

AWS WAF

Imperva

SIEM solutions

Job description

Join us as a Senior Security Engineer in Canada! This T4 contract position offers hybrid work opportunities in Vancouver, Canada . See the details below and explore this exciting opportunity to be part of our team.

Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions using Fastly Signal Sciences, AWS WAF, Imperva, and other CDN-based firewalls.
• Develop and enforce security standards and requirements for web applications to ensure robust protection against threats.
• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security controls and best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and policies.
• Provide technical guidance and support for security-related incidents and investigations.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture.
• Create and maintain documentation related to WAF configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in security training and awareness programs to educate employees on best practices and emerging threats.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing WAF solutions, including Fastly Signal Sciences, AWS WAF, Imperva, and other CDN-based firewalls.
• Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices.
• Experience with security standards and frameworks such as OWASP, NIST , and ISO .
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline security operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with cloud security and DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of network security and threat intelligence .
• Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.

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NearSource Technologies values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as protected veterans.

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Senior Security Engineer • Vancouver, BC, Canada