Sr Technology Manager, Security Engineering and Operations

Purolator; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Mississauga is seeking a strategic leader to oversee their Security Engineering and Operations teams. This critical role involves advancing cybersecurity initiatives, managing teams, and implementing secure technologies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT and cybersecurity, including cloud and container technologies, and proven team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience managing security teams in engineering and operations.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive experience in IT and/or cybersecurity.
• Proven experience leading teams to implement security solutions.
• Experience managing a team of 5–8 subject matter experts highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee configuration implementation and maintenance of security solutions.
• Drive cloud and container security initiatives.
• Lead logging and monitoring efforts using detection platforms.
• Manage threat intelligence gathering and analysis.

Skills

Security advisory services

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Incident response

DevSecOps practices

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Security tools

Job description

Description

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on leader to oversee our Security Engineering and Operations teams. This role is critical to advancing our cybersecurity posture through the design, implementation, and management of secure technologies and operational processes. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for building resilient security programs that protect the organization’s assets and enable business growth.

Location

Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

Department

Cybersecurity / IT Security

Reports To

CISO

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering

• Provide expert security advisory services across business units.
• Lead architecture advisory for security technologies and integrations.
• Oversee configuration implementation upgrades and maintenance of security solutions.
• Drive cloud and container security initiatives across hybrid environments.
• Manage patching and lifecycle maintenance of security platforms.
• Align security configurations with enterprise architecture and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

Security Operations

• Lead logging and monitoring efforts using SIEM and other detection platforms.
• Oversee incident response containment and remediation processes.
• Direct cyber investigations and digital forensics activities.
• Manage threat intelligence gathering and analysis to proactively mitigate risks.
• Ensure high availability of critical security services and manage on‑call teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience managing security teams in engineering and operations.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive experience in IT and/or cybersecurity.
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern security tools.
• Proven experience leading teams to implement various security solutions and processes.
• Proven experience managing teams to investigate and contain security incidents.
• Experience managing a team of 5–8 SME highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to team development.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring team members toward career growth.
• Proactive mindset with a positive attitude toward change and continuous improvement.
• Desire to build and innovate security processes and technologies.

Posting Details

• Location: 530 - Corporate
• Working Conditions: Office Environment
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purolator is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Indigenous status, or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.