Sr. Cyber Security Engineer; DevSecOps

Cyber Security Engineer

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TEL is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer for our client in the fintech / crypto industry. This is a Permanent role. Compensation: $108,000 – $135,000 per year.

Location:

Etobicoke, ON (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week).

• Design, implement, and harden security infrastructure across an AWS-based cloud environment.
• Build and improve vulnerability management and reporting processes for infrastructure and applications.
• Lead and coordinate security incident response, including investigation, remediation, and post‑mortems.
• Implement and manage SIEM, monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities.
• Partner with engineering teams to design and maintain secure systems and development practices.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve security operations and reduce manual effort.
• Evaluate and strengthen IAM policies, access controls, and cloud security configurations.
• Support application security initiatives, including secure SDLC practices, threat modeling, and testing workflows.
• Manage external penetration testing engagements and track remediation activities.
• Collaborate with vendors, auditors, and compliance stakeholders on security and regulatory initiatives.
• Contribute to security policies, standards, and operational procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Assess overall organizational security posture and provide practical recommendations for improvement.

• 5–7 years of hands‑on experience securing AWS and cloud‑native infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking, Linux systems, IAM, and infrastructure security best practices.
• Experience with application security and secure software delivery.
• Experience managing penetration testing programs and remediation.
• Background in fintech, cryptocurrency, or other regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of modern security threats and defensive controls.
• Ability to write code, automation, or tooling to improve security operations.
• Proven incident response and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working in high‑ownership, fast‑moving environments.

• Experience implementing or operating SIEM platforms.
• Security automation, orchestration, or detection engineering experience.
• Experience with SAST/DAST tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with FINTRAC, MiCA, DORA, PIPEDA, PCI‑DSS, or SOC 2.
• Security certifications (OSCP, CISSP, GIAC, Security+, or cloud security certifications).

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TEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.