Squarepointcapital

Squarepointcapital

Senior Information Security Engineer

Montreal · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 134 days ago
PythonPowerShellAWSAzureCybersecurityPenetration TestingSOC OperationsComplianceAuditingFirewallCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Oversee relationships with the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, ensuring service effectiveness and continuous improvement.
  • Execute security roadmap's initiatives, aligning with business objectives and emerging threats.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of security solutions and architectures to protect critical assets.
  • Provide second-line support to Security Operations.
  • Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness and integrate security into business processes.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in an information security role, such as security engineering, security architecture, security operations, or application security.
  • Hands-on experience with threat modelling, security testing, including penetration testing, and automated security validation.
  • Solid knowledge of cloud, network, and systems security concepts.
  • Familiarity with security tools such as EDR software, DLP solutions, vulnerability scanners, firewalls and email gateways.
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM related field.

Nice to have

  • Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
  • Familiarity with security best practices, configurations, and threat management in Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., SEC Cybersecurity rules, MAS TRM Guidelines, NFA Cybersecurity Guidance, GDPR etc.)
  • Relevant security certifications.
  • Experience with scripting with one or more languages - Python and PowerShell experience is a plus.

Skills

  • Strengthen security across core areas, including network and system security, email security, cloud security, and data protection.

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