DevSecOps Engineer

Canso Investment Counsel Careers

Job Location:

Richmond Hill - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. is a leading independent investment management firm providing portfolio management services to Canadian institutional clients. Founded in 1997 Canso is dedicated to delivering superior long-term investment results through a disciplined and research-driven approach. Our team of experienced investment professionals is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct in all aspects of our operations. We have a happy family-friendly and flexible work environment. We value honesty and integrity and our clients come first.

Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and versatile DevSecOps Engineer to design implement and oversee critical security and technology initiatives that ensure our organizations compliance resilience and technology excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Security Integration & Deployment:

Design Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with proper security controls
Development compliance protocols with enforcement policies
Ensuring security is a core component of the development lifecycle

Development & Engineering Management:

Conduct regular security assessments of code through peer reviews
Foster a culture of security awareness and vulnerability assessments
Work closely with development team ensuring the software is secure from inception to production.

Cloud & Data Security:

Design and implement security controls for Enterprise Data Warehouses (Snowflake) and ensure robust encryption practices.
Monitor cloud-native tools (Orca Defender Elastic.) and monitor activity for threats
Manage Terraform state files with encryption and locking preventing unauthorized access
Enforce/Govern security measures with Key Management tools running prechecks

Business & Risk Management:

Work with key stakeholders and cyber security vendors to identify gaps in security
Manage security related aspects around key projects and update stakeholders
Using business analysis skills to understand business operations to apply security solutions

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cybersecurity or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

Minimum 7 years in DevOps security engineering or related roles.
Proven track record of leading security-focused projects such as MFA rollouts VPN deployments or policy implementations.
Proven experience in a DevOps cybersecurity or related role with a strong background in application security

Technical Expertise:

Deep knowledge of cloud security (AWS Azure) and enterprise data platforms (Snowflake).
Proficiency in Python
Experience with automation tools (Terraform) and container technologies (Docker)
Strong programming skills for reviewing and addressing code vulnerabilities.
Networking protocols and architecture
Solid understanding of network security.
Vulnerability management and encryption techniques
Proficiency with SIEM IDS/IP firewalls and endpoint security tools

Preferred Certifications:

CISSP CISM CSA. or equivalent security certifications.
Microsoft certifications related to security and identity (e.g. MS-500).

Key Competencies

Leadership & Initiative: Drives solutions with minimal supervision motivates teams and builds consensus.
Strategic Thinking: Balances immediate priorities with long-term risk mitigation and strategic objectives.
Communication Skills: Excels at conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking being able to quickly identifies issues assesses risks and implements sustainable solutions.
Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced environments and effectively handles shifting priorities.

Canso Investment Counsel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance please send an email with your request to Your information will be treated as confidential.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest however only those in consideration forthe opportunity will be contacted.

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