Verafin - Senior Cloud Security Developer

Nasdaq; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Located in Toronto

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Developer to design, implement, and optimize security for Nasdaq Verafin’s cloud environment in a hybrid Toronto setting. You will deploy AWS security controls, guide internal teams, and stay ahead of emerging controls to fortify enterprise applications.

You’ll lead security assessments, automate tooling with Terraform and other AWS-native services, and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders while advancing compliance with standards like

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years CloudSecurity experience in a technical role.
• Ability to design and implement cybersecurity solutions in multi-account AWS architectures.
• Strong understanding of identity, data, and network boundaries in cloud environments.
• Experience with Terraform and securing reusable module-based solutions.
• DevSecOps mindset, embedding security in the SDLC and production safeguards.
• Strong Python scripting to manage AWS environments (e.g., boto3).
• Excellent communication skills for conveying security concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to lead projects and drive security initiatives end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy AWS cloud security solutions using SCPs, RCPs, and IAM strategies.
• Provide AWS cloud security guidance to internal teams and ensure controls across enterprise apps.
• Stay ahead of AWS security controls and introduce new measures to strengthen the environment.
• Conduct technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Automate and support security tools to minimize infrastructure risks.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities across AWS infrastructure to meet compliance.
• Perform advanced threat hunting through SIEM platforms to detect and prevent threats.
• Work with security frameworks such as NIST, SOC2, ISO, GDPR.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Terraform

Python (boto3)

DevSecOps

SIEM

Threat hunting

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Engineering/CS

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Linux

Python (boto3)

CloudFormation

Job description

We’relooking for a Senior Cloud Security Developer to join our team. In this role,you’llhelp shape how we secure and strengthen NasdaqVerafin’scloud environment, ensuring robust protection for enterprise-level applications and systems.

You’llfit right in ifyou’retechnically strong, collaborative, and passionate about designing secure cloud solutions, love working across teams, and get energy from tackling challenges that make an impact on a global scale.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and deploy AWS cloud security solutions using tools like Service Control Policies (SCPs), Resource Control Policies (RCPs), and IAM strategies.

• Provide AWS cloud security guidance to internal teams, ensuring technical controls and mitigations are integrated into enterprise applications.

• Stay ahead of emerging AWS security controls, introducing new measures to strengthen our environment.

• Conduct technical security assessments across the Nasdaq cloud environment to identify vulnerabilities, configuration drift, and architectural weakness before they can be exploited.

• Communicate complex security concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Automate and support security tools such as Prisma Cloud, Cortex Cloud , and AWS native security services to minimize infrastructure risks.

• Remediate security vulnerabilities across AWS infrastructure to meet compliance requirements.

• Perform advanced threat hunting through SIEM platforms to detect, analyze, and prevent potential security threats.

• Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, SOC2, GLBA,ISO,and GDPR.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years CloudSecurity experience in a technical role.

• Proofed ability to design and implement cybersecurity solutions within multi-account AWS architectures.

• Strong understanding of identity, data, and network boundaries in cloud environments.

• Proofed experience with Terraform, including investigating issues and developing secure, reusable module-based solutions.

• DevSecOps experience, ensuring security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle and changes are safeguarded before reaching production.

• Strong python scripting experience to manage AWS environments (e.g., boto3)

• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical security concepts clearly.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects and drive security initiatives from requirements definition through implementation and deployment.

Nice to Have

• Proficiencyin Terraform, Network Security, Java, Jenkins, Linux, Python, and/or Bash.

• Enterprise-level infrastructure management and system administration experience.

• Certifications such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Security Specialty.

• Experience in financial technology or regulated industries.

This position canbelocatedin Toronto, andoffers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (3 daysa week in office)__, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $86,000 - $118,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.