Security Engineer (Remote First)

Zensurance

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Toronto - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: $ 110000 - 150000
Posted on: 6 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us:
Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.
As a leading InsurTech we make getting the right coverage simple fast and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.
Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact:
At Zensurance we value ownership collaboration and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges challenging the status quo and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.
If youre looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing customer-focused company wed love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our IT Team! Reporting to the Associate Director IT you will support our company-wide information security management program to ensure information assets are adequately protected.

You will proactively work with Zensurances business units to implement practices that comply with defined information security policies and standards. The role also assists with a variety of IT-related risk management activities and provides day-to-day support for information security programs and initiatives.

As a senior individual contributor you will collaborate closely with the Associate Director of IT to coach and mentor colleagues across the organization. Youll play a key role in supporting the Technology Leadership Team with employee training and development initiatives aiming to continuously improve the teams technical capabilities and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and maintain the company-wide information security program including policies standards and guidelines.

  • Facilitate IT risk assessments with business units and help define acceptable levels of residual risk.

  • Monitor the external threat environment and advise stakeholders on emerging risks.

  • Manage day-to-day threat and vulnerability management including detection response and remediation.

  • Coordinate incident management and support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

  • Liaise with engineering IT and enterprise architecture teams to embed security into system design and selection.

  • Produce regular reporting and metrics on program effectiveness for leadership and stakeholders.

  • Oversee security testing procedures and manage remediation of identified risks.

  • Ensure audit trails and system logs comply with policy and audit requirements.

  • Lead security awareness training across the organization.

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in Information Security.

  • Hands-on experience with information security frameworks: CIS Controls v8 NIST ISO 27001 SOC 2 PIPEDA or PCI.

  • Experience writing cybersecurity policies and conducting security gap analyses.

  • Experience translating business stakeholder needs into technical security requirements.

  • Experience with cloud security controls (AWS or equivalent).

  • Familiarity with security platforms such as CrowdStrike and Mimecast.

  • Experience working alongside legal audit and compliance teams.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills able to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

  • University degree or college diploma in Information Security Cybersecurity or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have:

  • Bachelors in Information Systems; MBA or MS in Information Security preferred.

  • Security certifications: CISSP CISA CISM GIAC CBCP MBCI or similar.

  • Experience in an agile fast-paced environment.

$110000 - $150000 a year
The salary range for this role is $110000 to $150000 not including the annual discretionary bonus and any additional performance-based incentives.

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program employees may also be eligible for performance-based case incentive awards.
Benefits & Perks at Zensurance:
At Zensurance we know that when our people thrive so does our business. Thats why we offer a flexible people-first work environment designed to support your well-being growth and success.
Work Your Way
Remote-first setup for added flexibility
Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace
Top-tier tech: Office in a box with all necessary tech equipment
Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends
Your Health Your Way
Flexible health and dental plans for families including mental health support
Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way
Parental leave top-up because family comes first
Investing in Your Growth
Education assistance reimbursement for courses conferences books and memberships
Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career
Staying Connected
Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams
Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture
Were building something special. Come be a part of it!
Who We Are:
Business is hard work but insurance doesnt have to be!
We empower business owners with simple tech-driven insurance solutions through our online platform.
Our success is fueled by our team-oriented culture and four core values:
DELIVER We set ambitious goals and achieve them.
INCLUDEWe foster an open and safe space for all.
INTEGRITYWe do whats right.
INVENTWe create straightforward innovative solutions.
AI Tools and Your Interview:
We know AI is a valuable tool and youre welcome to use it to prepare for your interview. However please dont use AI assistants during the live interview itself. We want to have an authentic conversation with you and using AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role.
Just so you know we use an AI scribe to help us take notes and review interviews ensuring a fair and clear process.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support let us know were here to help.
Thank You!
We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team.
While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive know that a real human (not a bot!) is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and cant wait to learn more about you!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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