LifeLabs

Security Engineering Specialist

LifeLabs$96K — $122K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of direct experience in an information security role with significant security engineering experience
  • Minimum 7 years in an information security role or equivalent, ideally within the healthcare sector
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT, Business Technology Management, or a related technical field
  • Relevant security certifications required (GCED, GDSA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CEH)
  • Expertise in cloud delivery and security models for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • Familiarity with security standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, CSA STAR)
  • Experience with multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity projects, shaping strategic direction for security technologies
  • Cultivate expertise in configuring cybersecurity tools and automating SOC operations
  • Facilitate health checks on cybersecurity tools and manage remediation of findings
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to design new security projects
  • Serve as the cybersecurity expert during major IT and cybersecurity incidents
  • Mentor security operations engineers in threat analysis and resolution
  • Develop and maintain security processes, standards, and network security designs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits including extended health care and dental coverage
  • Retirement savings plan offered
  • Generous vacation and wellness days
  • Access to wellness and giving programs, including employee assistance resources
  • Professional development opportunities with membership reimbursements and discounts
Full Job Description
Job Title: Security Engineering Specialist

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Security Operations

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

Purpose of the Role

As a Security Engineering Specialist, you will lead and manage a variety of projects in LifeLabs' Cybersecurity team, providing a high level of expertise of Engineering best practices. In this role, you will provide operational direction and strategic guidance regarding new security services, technologies, and technical solutions to secure LifeLabs Applications & infrastructure.

You will collaborate and implement Security Services and Solutions for large scale, always available, secure solutions that will have direct impact on securing LifeLabs Applications and Infrastructure, both in cloud and on premises. You will, in many cases, interact with different stakeholders, product development leads, architects, Cybersecurity operation team members, Risk and Compliance team, vendor providers, and security service/solution providers. You will propose new security innovative solutions, updates to existing solutions, negotiate alternative options, build technical and release roadmaps.

What You'll Do:

Security Engineering & Operations
  • Cultivate expertise in configuring Cyber Security and IT tools; configure email alerts, weekly and monthly reports, implement automation to facilitate SOC operations.
  • Facilitate regular health checks on Cyber Security and IT tools; compile, remediate and report the status of health check findings.
  • Work closely with our internal and external partners, lead the technical low-level design for new projects and technologies.
  • Participate in major IT incidents and Cyber Security incidents as the Cyber Security subject matter expert.
  • Coach and mentor Security operations engineers and SOC analysts in analyzing and resolving cyber security threats and alerts.
  • Maintain existing / creating new security, processes, and standards, including the development of RACI matrices.
  • Create and maintain network security designs, and segmentation implementation across information security teams
  • Participate in ARB/SRB activities, as they arise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Cloud and Identity Security
  • Facilitate the creation and updating of technical security standards for IAM, cloud and SaaS services and their capabilities.
  • Act as a subject matter expertise for security issues within, MFA, IAM, PAM, cloud & infrastructure applications and services, providing technical guidance.
  • Deliver cloud security guidance and design within multiple projects, using reputable Cloud Service Providers (CSP).
  • Lead the initiatives for securing Lab devices (workstations connected to lab instruments)

Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders from business to define privacy and security requirements for the project
  • Provide threat intelligence, keeping up to date with industry trends, emerging technology, and as well as industry threats and the overall risk landscape
  • Support security compliance by identifying and responding to identified gaps in regulatory requirements
  • An ambassador for engineering best practice across the development lifecycle and champion continuous improvement.


What You'll Bring:
  • 10+ years of direct experience in an information security role, with significant security engineering experience
  • Minimum 7 years of direct experience in an information security role or an equivalent combination of education and experience with experience in the health care industry
  • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in IT, Business Technology Management, or any related technical field
  • One or more relevant security certifications (GCED, GDSA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CEH)
  • Knowledge of cloud delivery, security, and deployment models for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • Knowledge of cloud security standards (i.e. NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, CSA STAR).
  • Experience with Security Architecture best practices and solutions
  • Knowledge and experience in several of the following CSPs: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Expert level experience with network security reviews and system architecture designs
  • Technical knowledge in next-gen firewalls, distributed denial of service mitigation (DDoS), intrusion detection/prevention systems, network segregation, and security information and event management (SIEM).
  • Strong knowledge and experience in the following architecture and design principles and practices: cloud security, network security and segmentation, application security, end-point security, email security, DDoS mitigation, and mobile device security.

Why Join Us?
As a Security Engineering Specialist at LifeLabs, you'll play a key role in protecting the systems and technologies that support healthcare services across Canada. You'll work on enterprise-scale security initiatives spanning cloud, identity, network, and infrastructure security while collaborating with experienced cybersecurity professionals and technology leaders. This role offers the opportunity to influence security strategy, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact in an organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for Canadians.

Salary range: $96,255- $122,727 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)

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LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

  • Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and Wellness Days
  • Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

About LifeLabs

LifeLabs is a Canadian-owned company that has been serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for more than 50 years. Today, LifeLabs performs more than 100 million laboratory tests every year, helping healthcare providers diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease in patients. LifeLabs is committed to being a trusted healthcare partner and providing Canadians with the highest quality laboratory services. The company operates more than 380 collection centers across Canada and has a team of more than 6,000 professionals.
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Founded
2011

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