Senior Security EngineerThe 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.
Location(s)Calgary / 205 Quarry Park Boulevard SE
Other Possible Location(s)North York / 2235 Sheppard Avenue EVancouver / 505 Burrard Street
CompanyPPI Management Inc.
Posting End Date2026-06-09
