Information Security Engineer - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description

**We welcome all people based in Toronto, ON to apply. This job is a hybrid role from this location. **Are you passionate about building and maintaining secure systems that safeguard critical data At Perceptyx, we’re looking for an experienced Information Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting our security infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work directly with the VP of Information Security to help steer the technical direction of our security program, ensuring our information assets are protected from evolving threats and aligned with all regulatory and compliance standards. As a role model for the team, you #39;ll also lead by example—guiding and mentoring junior engineers while making a direct impact on the strength and resilience of our organization’s security posture.Things You #39;ll Do:

• Incident Response: Technical lead on incident response using DAIR method from discovery through remediation.
• Purple Team: Provide and implement compensating solutions to issues discovered through threat hunting.
• Security Architecture: Design and implement technical controls that reduce risks, cost, and have minimal business impact. Remove outdated or outmoded controls.
• Application Security: Ensure product is secure using DAST/DAST/SCA and aid engineering in Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
• Mentoring: Transfer skills and knowledge to junior team members and foster a culture of openness and curiosity.
• Project Management: Lead complex technical projects with security and other teams.

Things You #39;ll Bring:*** If you don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply—your unique experience might be exactly what we need!

• 5 - 7 years of professional experience with at least 4 years in dedicated security roles.
• Bachelor #39;s Degree in a related field.
• Must have worked in a SOC 2 / ISO 27001 environment. Preference for candidates familiar with FedRamp.
• Purple team mindset with experience within offensive security and defensive mitigations.
• Proven history working with Engineering teams on diverse problems from vulnerability management to architectural design.
• Familiarity with the practical application of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrable practical application of current security models, technologies, trends, and techniques.
• Solid understanding of current and emerging security threats and mitigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Compensation:Perceptyx is focused on equitable pay for all our staff and aims for transparency with our pay practices. The annual salary range for the role is 130,000.00 - 140,000.00 CAD. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.Benefits:We Care About The Whole Person

• Healthy medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adopter leave benefits with flexibility on when you use this benefit
• Compassionate Care Program with paid time off to care for family members
• Generous Bereavement Leave that also supports Pet Parents
• Canadian employees contribute to a pension plan. Perceptyx will provide an employer match for the pension.

Flexible Time Away

• As hard as we work, we also know how essential it is to take time away to rest and recharge. We offer flexible paid vacation with the expectation that every team member enjoys at least 10 business days per calendar year.
• 15 paid holidays per calendar year.

Setting You Up For Success ‍‍

• Mac or PC laptop options

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Perceptyx Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Perceptyx celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment. We focus on providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Perceptyx’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, knowledge, merit, and business needs.Powered by JazzHR