Cloud Security, Senior Specialist

Interac Corp.•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$110,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The vacant Cloud Security, Senior Specialist role will report to the Leader, Cloud Platform. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud security controls across Interac’s environments. Operating as a senior individual contributor within the Cloud Security function, this role supports the development and enforcement of cloud security standards by building and integrating security capabilities into cloud platforms and delivery pipelines. The role partners closely with Cloud Platform, Engineering, and Security teams to implement secure cloud architectures, improve visibility and control coverage, and support risk‑based decision making across cloud environments.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting security controls across enterprise environments.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Security.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their native security and identity management (IAM) capabilities
Experience with developing and implementing automation and security capabilities on cloud platforms
Experience with administering Cloud security tools like CSPM, CWPP, SSPM, CNAPP, etc.
Highly proficient in programming languages like Python and Java, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Ansible
Experience with container orchestration systems like Kubernetes + OpenShift
Knowledge of general cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and respective mitigation strategies
Ability to translate technical and compliance requirements into engineering roadmap and execution
Experience with general SIEM, SOAR, IPS/IDS, VM, EDR, etc. security tools
Knowledge of security industry standards and best practices such as OWASP, ISO 27001/2, NIST
Excellent communicator, comfortable with discussing complex technical concepts with engineers or leaders.
Outcomes driven, the ability to figure-it-out to reach the desired outcome
Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work, both personally and at a team level
Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously with attention to detail
An understanding of technical concepts and are an avid learner of new technology
Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full‑time capacity.

Nice To Haves

CCSP, CISSP, CISM, or AWS/Azure certifications considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
Support secure configuration of identity, networking, and data protection services
Build and maintain reusable security patterns aligned to enterprise standards
Implement security controls using Infrastructure‑as‑Code and policy‑as‑code
Integrate security guardrails into CI/CD pipelines
Improve automation to reduce manual effort and increase consistency
Operate and configure cloud security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, IAM controls)
Ensure onboarding of services and platforms into cloud security tooling
Contribute to improving coverage, visibility, and reporting
Support threat modelling activities for cloud workloads
Identify security gaps and recommend remediation actions
Integrate threat intel and risk-based approach into prioritization models
Support investigations involving cloud security incidents
Contribute to improving security controls based on findings
Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements