IA Financial Group

Senior Security Engineer

IA Financial Group$120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related field required
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in security engineering, ideally in financial services or insurance
  • Strong project management skills with minimal supervision
  • Proficient scripting skills, especially in PowerShell
  • In-depth knowledge of firewalls, IPS/IPD, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM technology
  • Hands-on experience with network diagnostics and analytical tools
  • Bilingual in English and French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity systems and controls
  • Participate as a senior member of the Vulnerability Management, Incident Management, and Security Configuration teams
  • Provide support and knowledge transfer to team members
  • Keep IT/Cybersecurity documentation up-to-date
  • Document and report on security posture and vulnerabilities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 3 technical issues
  • Travel to various locations for system implementations as needed.

Benefits

  • On-call support compensation for approximately 10 weeks per year
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Exposure to a diverse range of security technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with multiple teams
  • Potential to influence security policies and procedures at a corporate level
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Security Engineer

The Senior Security Engineer works closely with the Infrastructure and Information Security teams to establish and maintain network security and performance by implementing process and systems, documenting procedures/policies/systems, troubleshooting security related problems, and monitoring the environment to ensure system security, availability and reliability.

Security responsibilities include leading the identification of and responding to security events, documentation and implementation of policies for cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity needs, while leading in the migration of non-compliant environments to compliant environments, as well as implementation of procedures and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information security standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of PPI's:
    • Cybersecurity systems and controls
    • Security technologies, including Firewalls, IPS/IPD, vulnerability scanners, SIEM system, etc.;
    • IT management infrastructure including the automation of IT tasks, standard build, monitoring and paging, managed patch deployment, managed application deployment.
  • Participate as a senior member of the Vulnerability Management team.
  • Participate as a senior member of the Incident Management team.
  • Participate as a senior member of the Security Configuration team.
  • Provide support, training, and knowledge transfer to other team members.
  • Assist with keeping PPI's IT/Cybersecurity documentation up-to-date.
  • Assist with the documentation of PPI's security and IT policies.
  • Assist with reporting on PPI's security posture.
  • Assist with mitigating/resolving identified security vulnerabilities.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Tier 3 level technical issues.
  • Respond, mitigate and recovery assigned security events.
  • Assist with compiling monthly security reports and updating KPIs.
  • Assist with testing and scanning for vulnerabilities and documenting results.
  • Assist with monitoring for security breaches.
  • Maintain field expertise through additional training as needed.
  • Travel to various PPI locations to assist with security systems implementation, as required.
  • Provide on-call support as part of PPI's rotational on-call schedule for approximately 10 weeks per year, with premium compensation for assigned on-call weeks.
  • Additional projects and security-related responsibilities as requested and assigned.


Education, Experience and Skills:
  • Degree in computer sciences or related discipline required
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in a related capacity, preferably in a financial services or insurance environment
  • Demonstrated project management abilities and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated proficiency with scripting, preferably PowerShell
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with security technologies: Firewalls, IPS/IPD, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM System, including firewall rule building and maintaining
  • Hands on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytic tools
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and work harmoniously with multiple teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in documentation
  • Proven skill as creative problem-solver with ability to troubleshoot IT technical problems at a Tier 3 level
  • Experience with Cybersecurity Frameworks such as OSFI or NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguous situations, shifting demands and challenging work environments
  • Outstanding organizational skills; ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Exemplary ethical standards with a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
  • Must be able to travel
  • Bilingualism (English and French) beneficial but not required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint in particular


This role is for an existing position. The expected salary range for this position starts at $120,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and skill set.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your resume may be used for other vacancies.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.

Company
PPI Management Inc.

Posting End Date
2026-07-03

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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