Senior Security Engineer

FISPAN•Vancouver, BC

51d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will provide leadership, expertise, and advanced security analysis capabilities within our organization’s security operations. Operating at a senior level, you will be deeply involved with the organization’s cyber security strategic plans and critical decision-making. You will take full ownership of our security posture, from fine-tuning our SIEM and managing cloud firewalls to implementing Zero Trust Architecture, securing our CI/CD pipelines, and defending against emerging AI-driven threats. You will champion an automation-first and AI-augmented mindset. By continuously leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and AI tooling, you will scale, accelerate, and optimize our security operations across the board. Note: This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring you to be in the downtown Vancouver office 1-3 days per week, with remote options available for the right candidate.

Requirements

Degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in security analysis, incident response, or a related field.
AWS Security Certification or equivalent experience.
Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
In-depth knowledge of security principles, concepts, and best practices.
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common vulnerabilities.
Proven experience applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and utilizing scripting/automation, along with modern AI assistants, to streamline daily security workflows and incident response.
Firm understanding of containerization and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker) along with robust image and dependency management practices.
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
Understanding of the threat landscape surrounding AI technologies, specifically evaluating and securing cloud and agent-based models.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Specific Technology Stack Experience (Note: Experience with equivalent or similar tools is completely acceptable): Logging & SIEM: Splunk. Cloud & Endpoint: CrowdStrike (Host and CSPM), AWS Security, Cloud Firewalls (AWS/Fortinet). Automation & IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash). Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and dependency/image management tools. Pipeline Security: CI/CD pipeline security (DAST/SAST/SCA), such as Sonarcloud, Snyk, GitHub, Quay, and Artifactory. Network & Edge: Cloudflare/CloudFront (DDoS, WAF, CDN), ZScaler (ZTA). Vuln Management: TenableIO (Vulnerability and Configuration Management). SaaS & Email: Proofpoint (DNS/Mail), Google Workspace, Atlassian, Slack. Device Management: Mac-based MDM systems like IRU or Kandji.

Responsibilities

Embed Automation & AI Enhancement in Daily Workflows: Continually leverage generative AI, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across all tasks—from incident triage to playbook creation—to reduce manual toil, accelerate decision-making, and scale security operations.
Lead and oversee day-to-day security operations, utilizing AI-assisted analysis to ensure rapid and proper coordination of response with all parties of interest.
Ensure all incident tickets are assigned accordingly and resolved while establishing and complying with operations SLAs.
Improve alert signal-to-noise ratios and integrate external threat intel with security monitoring tools.
Regularly update and continuously improve threat detection use cases, utilizing AI tools to assist in rapid rule generation and threat modeling.
Ensure the efficient and effective function of all security tools across the organization.
Continuously fine-tune our SIEM to reduce false positives, leveraging advanced ML/AI capabilities where available to ensure pertinent data sources are onboarded and adequately parsed.
Identify, assess, and mitigate emerging AI risks, with a specific focus on vulnerabilities related to cloud-based AI services and agent-based AI architectures.
Manage and secure cloud environments, utilizing cloud firewalls and endpoint/CSPM platforms.
Deploy and maintain Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
Administer edge protections, including DDoS mitigation, WAF, and CDN configurations.
Oversee enterprise-wide vulnerability and configuration management.
Secure user SaaS-based tools, including platforms like Google Workspace, Atlassian, and Slack.
Manage Mac-based laptop and mobile device management (MDM) platforms.
Maintain comprehensive DNS and mail security/monitoring.
Integrate and manage security within the CI/CD pipeline, including DAST, SAST, and SCA.
Secure the software development lifecycle by integrating and managing scanning and repository tools.
Manage and secure containerized environments, ensuring safe image builds, dependency management, and secure deployments.
Manage the development of security documents, such as incident playbooks and security operations procedures.
Develop and exercise playbooks for different types of attacks, keeping all security operations documents up to date.
Lead and mentor junior personnel within the security team.

Benefits

Semi-annual bonus plan
Best-in-Class Equipment: The most modern MacBook and Apple equipment.
Prime Location: Our downtown Vancouver office offers coastal views and access to the building fitness center.
Flexibility: Generous benefits, including a family leave top-up program and our Work-From-Anywhere policy.
Fully stocked cupboards
Weekly catered team lunches
Daily JJ Bean coffee runs
Extended health and dental benefits
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
Parenthood top-up
Mentorship programs
Leadership series