Systems Security Engineer

Livingston International; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trade firm is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to protect digital platforms and networks from cyber threats. You will implement security measures, monitor system vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with best practices. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The role is remote and aims to secure operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring safe and efficient trade practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in security roles.
• Experience with audits or compliance frameworks like SOC 2 or NIST CSF.
• Ability to monitor and analyze logs for cybersecurity threats.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain system hardening standards across infrastructure.
• Monitor logs for indicators of compromise and manage vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the deployment of security technologies and policies.

Skills

Windows system administration

Linux system administration

Security tools (SIEM, EDR)

Network protocols

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint management platforms

Job description

Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.

Job Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Help us secure the digital arteries of global commerce. As a Systems Security Engineer, you'll protect platforms, systems, and vendor networks from cyber threats that could disrupt operations. From endpoint hardening to real-time threat monitoring, your work ensures goods keep moving safely and efficiently across the globe. Because nothing should come between a truckload of avocados and its destination—not even a ransomware attack.

The Systems Security Engineer is responsible for securing the organization’s infrastructure and core IT systems, focusing on hardening, monitoring, and ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance requirements. This role supports the implementation and maintenance of security tools and policies across network, endpoint, and server environments. It works closely with Infrastructure, Network, GRC, and Security teams to enforce technical controls. This role is remote and open to U.S. and Canada.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain system hardening standards across servers, endpoints, and network appliances.
• Monitor and analyze logs for indicators of compromise and system vulnerabilities.
• Support vulnerability and patch management efforts, and remediation workflows.
• Assist in the deployment and tuning of security technologies across infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain secure configurations and perform regular audits for compliance with internal policies and frameworks.
• Participate in incident response activities and forensic investigations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Deep understanding of Windows and Linux system administration and security.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint management platforms.
• Familiarity with network protocols, firewall configurations, and intrusion detection/prevention.
• Experience supporting audits or compliance frameworks (i.e. - SOC 2, NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Scripting skills (i.e. - PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and configuration enforcement.

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

5 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Computer Science

COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen and Straight Talk

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

For Canada:Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.