Cloud Security Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 6 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to design & implement Cloud Security functionality in Google and Azure environments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in Role:

  • Collaborate and design with DevOps teams to integrate Cloud Security tools within their pipeline
  • Design, set up, and document Cloud Security solutions across Google and Azure environments
  • Understand the Bank’s Cloud infrastructure and implement Cloud Security Tooling
  • Work with a diverse and high-performing team of Cloud Security Engineers, Cloud Engineers, CI/CD Pipeline Engineers and Security Architects in highly engaging and high-profile projects.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 10+ years’ experience in relevant IT roles with 7+ years of hands-on technical experience in cloud, software or other related engineering roles including significant experience in a leadership or advisory role
  • 2+ years of hands-on technical working experience in large infrastructure Public Cloud environments, such as Azure or GCP with a focus on security.
  • 2+ years of hands-on technical experience in one or more of these: Google Security Command Center, Windows Defender for Cloud, or Azure Entra PM, Wiz, AquaSec
  • 2+ years of hands-on technical working experience with container-based technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • 2+ years’ experience in a Security role (Security engineer, security architect, etc.)

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Hands-on technical working experience in Development tools (i.e. MS Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Bitbucket, Git, Jira, Confluence).
  • Hands-on technical working experience in Linux OS & tools (i.e. OpenSSH, OpenSSL, Nmap, Wireshark).
  • Hands-on technical working experience in computer languages (i.e. YAML, JSON, Python, Shell scripting)
  • Technical experience in SSO, TLS & ciphers, Key Vaults, LDAP, IAM, In-Transit and At Rest Data Encryption. This request is also covered by sufficient security experience or certifications.

Soft Skills Required:

  • Good communication skills (verbal + written)
  • Ability to mentor Junior Security Engineers
  • Able to gather and analyze data from various sources to support the decision-making process.
  • Ensures all processes are documented by established policies and procedures.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s in technical field (engineering, mathematics, computer science)
  • Security certifications – CISSP, CCSP, etc.
  • Google Certified Security Engineer designation

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.