Requisition ID 12599-Posted 10/26/2026
- IT Architecture & Data Mgmt
- Telecommunications
- USA.
Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities. As the Director of Cyber Security Engineering, you will lead the strategic vision and implementation of advanced security frameworks, leveraging automation and AI/ML to enhance threat detection, response, and secure digital transformation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, CSPM, AI/ML, DevSecOps practices, NDR, WAF and Firewalls. You will oversee a team of security professionals and collaborate with IT, Architecture, engineering, and business units to ensure the protection of Optimum’s assets. The Director will be a forward-thinking leader with a passion for innovation, resilience, and secure digital transformation. Develop and execute a comprehensive Cyber Security strategy aligned with business objectives. Oversee platform engineering for security controls: VPAM/PKI, key management/HSM, log pipelines, DDoS, WAF, remote access, and network firewalls. Network & ISP security: engineer and operate DDoS scrubbing/runbooks; authoritative DNSSEC and WAF hygiene for customer-facing properties; coordinate policy distribution with backbone automation/orchestration. Hybrid Cloud and Emerging Technology such as AI/ML security: enforce Secure by Design guardrails for all Cloud and AI workloads (data boundaries, private tenancy, model and prompt protections). Software supply chain security: vendor security management enforced with Zero Trust Networking concepts. Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed and maintain security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) for cloud deployments.



Incorporate AI/ML-driven practices to enhance cybersecurity posture, improve threat detection and response times, and ensure a more secure digital transformation. Enhance the security of corporate AI/ML initiatives, protect sensitive data, and aid the development of resilient systems that drive innovation while maintaining trust and compliance. The Director also leads the Cyber Security Engineering Operations team, which runs the security platforms described above in production. Own the day‑to‑day operation, availability, and performance of enterprise security platforms, including firewalls, WAF, DDoS protection, SASE, VPAM, PKI, HSM, and security log pipelines. Establish and maintain a 24x7 on‑call model for security engineering, with defined escalation paths and service levels for platform incidents and customer‑impacting events. Serve as the Tier 3 engineering escalation point for the Security Operations Center during active incidents, including emergency blocks, rule changes, and DDoS mitigation. Manage the security policy and rule change process for firewalls, WAF, and proxies so that every change is requested, peer reviewed, tested, and recorded through enterprise change management. Drive patching, upgrades, and end‑of‑life replacement of security infrastructure so platforms remain on supported and hardened versions. Maintain configuration baselines for security platforms and monitor for drift,



unauthorized changes, and unused or overly permissive rules. Provide audit evidence and support control testing for PCI, SOX, and other regulatory and internal requirements that depend on security platform operations. Manage vendor support relationships, maintenance contracts, and license renewals for security engineering tools. Coordinate capacity planning for security platforms with network and cloud engineering ahead of traffic growth and recent service launches. Bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred, Cybersecurity, or related field experience; 15+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience, including network and cloud security or related field experience. ~ Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP security controls. ~ Expertise in Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, CSPM, CWPP, NDR, AI/ML Security, WAF, and Firewalls. ~ Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects. ~ Experience leading security engineering operations teams in a 24x7 production environment, including on‑call and change management practices. ~ CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co‑workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other

📌 Dir Cyber Security Engineering (Canada)
🏢 Optimum
📍 Canada