Intact Financial Corporation

Security Advisor Specialist - Web Application Protection

Intact Financial Corporation$118K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in information security, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of five years in IT with hands-on enterprise web and application security experience.
  • Extensive experience with enterprise-grade CDN and WAF platforms in complex settings.
  • Strong grasp of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code related to security services.
  • Scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
  • Bilingualism required for candidates in Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and monitor security events and risks.
  • Design and optimize CDN and WAF security controls.
  • Develop and tune security rules per industry best practices.
  • Enhance bot protection and DDoS mitigation capabilities.
  • Protect web applications and APIs from attacks and threats.
  • Manage CDN and WAF configurations using Terraform as Infrastructure as Code.
  • Integrate security changes into CI/CD pipelines with version control.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus target of up to 15% based on performance.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with 50% match on net shares.
  • Flexible pension offerings including a guaranteed income for life option.
  • Commitment to team success and shared achievements.
Full Job Description

Salary range (but not limited to):

118,700 - 145,100

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

We’re looking for a Security Advisor Specialist to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

  • Identify security events and risks that need to be monitored, measured, and reported.
  • Design, implement, and continuously optimize CDN and WAF security controls across enterprise environments.
  • Develop, maintain, and tune security rules aligned with industry best practices, including the OWASP Top 10.
  • Configure and enhance bot protection, DoS, and DDoS mitigation capabilities while balancing security, performance, and availability.
  • Protect web applications and APIs against common attacks and emerging threats.
  • Manage CDN and WAF configurations as Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including reusable modules and secure configuration standards.
  • Integrate CDN and WAF changes into CI/CD pipelines with version control, peer review, automated validation, and controlled deployments.
  • Develop automated tests and scripts for security policies, configuration changes, operational tasks, and reporting.
  • Monitor WAF logs and security telemetry, investigate attack patterns, tune policies, and minimize false positives.
  • Detect configuration drift, support incident response, and maintain clear documentation for WAF architecture, policies, and operational procedures.


What you bring to the table:

  • University degree in information security, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years of relevant experience in information technology, including hands-on experience supporting enterprise web and application security.
  • Extensive experience administering and supporting enterprise-grade CDN and WAF platforms in complex environments.
  • Deep understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, routing, load balancing, reverse proxies, caching, and traffic flows across distributed environments.
  • Strong understanding of web traffic, application architectures, APIs, and common attack techniques.
  • Proven ability to develop, document, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Experience managing security policies throughout their lifecycle, including requirements gathering, implementation, testing, approvals, exception management, reviews, and retirement.
  • Strong Terraform expertise, with experience creating and maintaining reusable modules, managing environments through version control, and applying Infrastructure as Code practices to security services.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
  • Ability to interpret security events and technical data, troubleshoot complex production issues, identify root causes, and communicate practical recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Strong collaboration skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical security practices.
  • Security certification would be an asset.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada


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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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