Senior Security Engineer: Cloud & Platform Security

Sentry.io; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 185,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software monitoring company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its cloud application security. You will lead initiatives to tackle critical security challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and research new technologies to safeguard systems. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in distributed systems and strong knowledge of securing cloud environments. Competitive salary range is CAD 185,000 to CAD 288,000.

Benefits

Incentive compensation

Equity grants

Paid time off

Group health insurance coverage

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Experienced and comfortable programming in at least one language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust.
• Applied knowledge of cryptography, PKI, TLS, and practical implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly impactful initiatives to solve critical security challenges.
• Research and evaluate new technologies to enhance the company's security posture.
• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in our systems and data.

Skills

Industry experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems

Computer science fundamentals

Securing container based environments

Programming in Python, Go, or Rust

Knowledge of cryptography, PKI, TLS

Understanding of the SaaS threat landscape

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading software monitoring company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its cloud application security. You will lead initiatives to tackle critical security challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and research new technologies to safeguard systems. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in distributed systems and strong knowledge of securing cloud environments. Competitive salary range is CAD 185,000 to CAD 288,000.