Location: Pickering, ON, CAType of Position: Permanent (Standard Req Only)Number of Positions: 1Salary: $126,751.00 – $158,439.00Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand? Do you have a passion for big data and cloud computing – and know the benefit of using data to improve business practices?Principal Security Engineer (Cloud & AWS)The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day.Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti‑RacismMPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti‑Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work.Our Information Technology team works closely with each department across the business to design, build and deliver innovative solutions that help make MPAC an international leader in the property assessment industry. The way we think about technology is different, and our teams are proud to share their knowledge and contribute to meaningful, technology‑enabled success stories that enhance operational intelligence and customer service delivery. We tackle complex problems collaboratively in an agile environment, and are committed to ensuring MPAC technology is consistently available, scalable, performance‑based and secure. We’re a group of forward‑thinking and talented professionals who stay ahead of the game by using open source technology, cutting‑edge cloud computing, advanced analytics and predictive and machine learning models.What makes you great for the roleYou are an accountable and forward‑thinking cybersecurity leader who delivers secure, resilient solutions while keeping the big picture in focus. You lead with transparency, helping stakeholders understand risks, trade‑offs, and decisions in a clear and practical way. With a strong customer focus, you partner closely with teams across the organization to enable secure and efficient service delivery. You thrive in complex environments, embracing innovation to strengthen MPAC’s security posture while fostering inclusive,



collaborative teams that drive meaningful results.Job DescriptionWe have:A team of highly skilled, dedicated and cooperative staffLeadership that supports youAn enterprise that embraces changeA work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness supportYou have:Completion of post‑secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, and/or security architectureDemonstrated experience providing technical leadership, including leading security projects or teams and acting as an advisor to stakeholdersCertification as a Scrum MasterAWS Cloud and security certifications (e.G., AWS Security Specialty, Security+, SSCP, CISSP) or equivalent experienceAdvanced knowledge of IT technologies, systems design, and development principlesStrong leadership and agile project management skillsExperience with scripting and automation, including PowerShell and PythonExperience with modern cloud and DevSecOps practices, including secure CI/CD pipelines, container security, and identity and access management (IAM)Strong understanding of application layers and interconnectivity in cloud‑based architecturesDeep knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001/27002/27017, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and relevant regulatory requirementsExposure to enterprise‑scale cloud security transformationsWhat You Will DoProvide technical leadership and expert guidance to teams, helping remove project roadblocks and ensuring secure‑by‑design solutionsLead response efforts during major security incidents, investigations, and post‑incident reviewsAssess and approve security architecture and design across projects and platformsIdentify and prioritize improvements to security controls, tooling, and processes to reduce risk and improve resilienceLead and support cross‑functional agile teams as required to deliver secure outcomesMonitor security metrics, performance indicators,



and risk data to inform resourcing and mitigation strategiesAct as a senior technical advisor on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, posture, and riskReview and enhance operational frameworks to improve efficiency and regulatory complianceDrive adoption of secure, scalable, and high‑performing solutions across business workflows and application supportStay current on emerging cyber threats, technologies, and industry trends, advising leadership on risks and opportunitiesSupport development and oversight of operational and service level agreements, monitoring vendor performance and security complianceSupport performance management, coaching, mentoring, and skills development within the teamAssist with workforce planning, recruitment, and knowledge transfer initiativesContribute to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case developmentPerform other related duties as assignedAdditional InformationRequisition ID: 2846Job Type: Non‑Union StaffClosing Date: February 9, 2026Ready to apply?Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent.MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and communities we serve.Persons with disability who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email their request to [email protected] thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Please note that MPAC prohibits employees from holding a current/valid real estate license and successful applicants must at least suspend their real estate licenses during their period of employment at MPAC as outlined in our Employee Code of Conduct.Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be posted in both English and French on our website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are only posted in English on the English version of our website.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Security Engineer - $126,751 - $158,439 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 MPAC
📍 Toronto