Advantage Group International is seeking a Security Engineer to join our Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape our security posture from the ground up. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can design, implement, and manage a robust, compliant, and resilient security infrastructure—protecting our systems, data, and clients while enabling the business to operate securely and efficiently.

About The Role

Is an evangelist for security best practices and has experience embedding a security-first culture

Thrives on the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and responding to incidents with precision.

Possesses deep technical skills across threat detection, vulnerability management, compliance frameworks, and cloud security

Can work autonomously to define a security roadmap while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders

Has leadership skills – can mentor teams in secure development practices, champion new technologies, and clearly articulate security decisions.

Has a proven track record of designing, building, and managing enterprise-grade security programs, preferably in cloud-native environments

Has experience in compliance frameworks such as SOC2 and ISO 27001, and understands how to operationalize them

In other words, we need someone who:

Is an evangelist for security best practices and has experience embedding a security-first culture

Thrives on the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and responding to incidents with precision.

Possesses deep technical skills across threat detection, vulnerability management, compliance frameworks, and cloud security

Can work autonomously to define a security roadmap while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders

Has leadership skills – can mentor teams in secure development practices, champion new technologies, and clearly articulate security decisions.

Has a proven track record of designing, building, and managing enterprise-grade security programs, preferably in cloud-native environments

Has experience in compliance frameworks such as SOC2 and ISO 27001, and understands how to operationalize them

Your Day-to-Day

Designing and implementing enterprise security systems and protocols across infrastructure and applications





Leading vulnerability triage, verification, and remediation efforts based on SLAs

Conducting internal and client-facing security assessments and coordinating risk mitigation strategies

Managing incident response and forensic investigations with precision and urgency

Developing and maintaining Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans

Ensuring compliance with SOC2, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks

Collaborating with IT, procurement, and development teams to embed security into vendor management and operations

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date security documentation, SOPs, and audit trails

Launching and maintaining a strategic security roadmap aligned with business goals and industry best practices

Supporting infrastructure and database teams with secure architecture guidance

Monitoring and auditing internal systems and third-party vendors for compliance and risk

Responding to security-related issues and ensuring proper escalation and resolution protocols are followed

Mentoring team members and promoting a culture of security awareness and accountability

Your Skill Set

Security Tools: Proficiency with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection

Compliance: Experience implementing and maintaining SOC2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks

Infrastructure: Strong understanding of Windows Server, Linux, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), and network security

Risk Management: Experience conducting risk assessments and managing vendor security reviews

Incident Response: Proven ability to lead investigations and implement remediation plans

Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and analysis

Documentation: Strong organizational skills with a focus on clear, auditable documentation

Communication: Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

You must have:





Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience in Information Security

Applicable certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP)

Minimum 8 years of experience in security operations or systems administration

A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for protecting systems and data

A strong willingness to learn and adapt, staying current with evolving threat landscapes

A pragmatic and adaptable mindset, preferring effective solutions over rigid processes

Desire for optimization and streamlining security operations

You must be:

A creative thinker and a natural problem-solver

Detail-oriented, understanding that small gaps can lead to big risks

A collaborative partner to all teams, not just a gatekeeper

Passionate about building secure, resilient systems

Able to be flexible with work hours, including occasional evenings in EST to support global teams

Why Should You Work with Us?

Stable company, with an established client-base and a continual steady growth

Excellent work-life balance: flexible hours, hybrid working and generous vacation policy

Opportunities for growth and professional development in an environment that encourages learning

Hybrid work environment

A paid day off on your birthday

One volunteer day off per year

Intelligent, passionate, and cooperative team members who value craftsmanship

Unique business and technical problems; a new challenge around every corner

Strong corporate culture: Monthly company-wide gatherings for global community-building

Health benefits including counselling and mental health support

Competitive compensation including Group RRSP

Location:
Hybrid – one day a week – Toronto GTA

Salary Range:
$135,000 - $145,000 CAD Annually

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; therefore, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Advantage.

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📌 Security Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Advantage Group International
📍 Ontario