Security Engineer Jobs

iON United Inc. is one of Canada’s most trusted cybersecurity solution providers. Founded in 2003, our experienced team delivers best-in-class advisory, technology, and managed services for securing IT, OT, and cloud environments. With consecutive year-over-year growth, we foster meaningful relationships through meaningful work by helping organizations make informed risk management decisions. Recognized for growth by Canadian Business magazine six times and The Globe and Mail in 2021, we continue to build and support a customer community on the leading edge of technology. Cultivating a culture of performance and accountability has earned us a renowned reputation and continues to attract Canada’s best talent to work alongside the nation’s top clients. Our focus on cybersecurity allows the organizations we partner with to maintain their focus on growing their business, We Protect the Brands You Know.™

Role Overview

iON United is seeking a talented and experienced Security Engineer to join our Security Services team. As a Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing security solutions for iON’s customers. Your expertise in security technologies, frameworks, and highly-relevant security solution will

help our customers realize their security strategy and unlock the capabilities of their security investments.

As a Security Engineer, you will be involved in projects, managed service and support activities to serve iON’s customers. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of security technologies on multiple projects in diverse customer environments ranging from mid-size organizations to large enterprise environments. You will be a part of a dynamic team that uses expert knowledge to solve the problems and create immense value for iON’s customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and support security solutions using technology from multiple vendors
• Respond to and appropriately addresses support calls, incidents and requests as required
• Develop documentation including proposed design, detailed procedures, playbooks, operational metrics reports and as-built documentation
• Assess existing environments and recommend improvements and remediation based on standard security frameworks
• On occasion, be available for after-hours assistance and project work
• Travel to, and working from, client sites may be required
• Requirements analysis and solution design considering best practices and industry standard guidelines

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work from home in an iON approved home office
• Experience in any of the following technologies is also advantageous: Tenable, Proofpoint, Splunk Okta, and Infoblox
• Background check
• Familiarity with other security concepts such as security assessments, vulnerability assessments, AAA, identity, and SSO is an asset
• Very good knowledge of network and network security fundamentals
• At least 5 years experience in IT security operations / implementation using a variety of security technologies
• Ability to identify customer requirements, recommend architecture and design and implement security solutions
• Virtualization and cloud skillset in a security context is also highly desirable
• Extensive hands-on experience installing and operating firewalls and related technologies
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CSC 20, ISO 27001 etc.
• Experience with technologies to include Palo Alto, F5, Microsoft security solutions, and Cisco (certifications in most/all of these is highly desirable)

Desirable Skills:

• Strong customer service
• Motivated to learn and grow, able to learn new technologies
• Effective communicator of technical and business information, both verbal and written
• Can mentor and assist junior staff members
• Vendor or industry certifications are an asset
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Own a vehicle and the ability to drive to client sites as required
• Ability to assess risk and identify threats
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Additional Information:

iON has a mandatory vaccination policy for new employees and contingent workers that requires you to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine against COVID-19.

As a requirement of this position the successful candidate must satisfy and receive clear results for a Criminal Record Check.