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Senior Security Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for implementing, operating, and improving security platforms across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role leads engineering and day-to-day management of Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Cloudflare WAF, and Netskope SSE, alongside certificate, secrets, and key management platforms. Working closely with infrastructure, application, and business teams, the Senior Security Engineer delivers security projects, strengthens threat protection, and owns assigned compliance controls. The role combines independent technical judgement with practical execution, clear stakeholder communication, and coaching to strengthen security capabilities and reduce risk.
What will you be doing?- Lead Palo Alto Networks firewall deployment, configuration, and administration across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, applying deep expertise in NGFW architecture, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and Wild-Fire.
- Lead deployment, configuration, and management of Cloudflare WAF, including rule sets and customization, DDoS protection, bot management, and SSL/TLS encryption.
- Lead configuration, management, and optimization of Netskope solutions for data protection and threat management, applying deep knowledge of security service edge (SSE) architecture and deployment models.
- Own day-to-day operations of certificate, secrets, and key management platforms. Support web application security initiatives.
- Maintain technical documentation for troubleshooting, operational support, and training.
- Lead security projects from planning through delivery and provide technical guidance to security practitioners.
- Communicate technical recommendations clearly to engineering and business stakeholders.
- Partner with IT infrastructure, application delivery, support, legal, HR, and other stakeholders to deliver security outcomes.
- Coach developers, engineers, and security staff to strengthen technical capability and execution.
- Own assigned controls supporting Bill 198, SOC 2, and PCI DSS compliance within the role's scope.
- Improve security processes and technologies to detect, deter, investigate, and remediate security events.
- Manage technical vendor relationships and support commercial evaluations and negotiations.
What experience do you have?- Five or more years of hands-on experience in network security engineering, with a strong understanding of security architecture across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Cloudflare WAF and security services, and Netskope SSE, with exposure to cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS considered an asset.
- Experience across broader cybersecurity areas such as vulnerability management, incident response, web application security, and security architecture; experience with Veracode and Tenable is an asset.
- Strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Knowledge of Canadian privacy requirements; familiarity with UK GDPR and California privacy requirements is considered an asset.
- Experience with UNIX, BSD, or Linux, as well as coaching or mentoring others, is considered an asset.
- A postgraduate degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is considered an asset.
We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to
work three days onsite per week, from our Mississauga office.
Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.
$132,500.00 - $149,500.00 CAD (includes base salary and bonus)
We're committed to attracting and rewarding top talent. Our compensation ranges are thoughtfully designed to reflect market competitiveness, internal equity, and the experience and impact each candidate brings to the role.
At goeasy, we believe transparency fosters trust - and that rewarding performance with fair, competitive pay and meaningful growth opportunities is key to our success.
Should your total compensation expectations fall above the posted range, we still encourage you to apply. If selected for an interview, you'll have the opportunity to discuss this with our recruitment team, as there may be flexibility based on your background and overall fit. Total compensation includes base salary and bonus.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer:Financial Benefits:- RRSP matching and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
- Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
- Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
- MAT & PAT leave top-up.
- Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.
Health and Lifestyle:- Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
- Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
- Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
- Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.
Employee Perks:- Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
- Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
- Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
- Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!
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