Network Security Engineering, Lead

Who We Are:

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac we protect both driving trust security and inclusion so our digital economy thrives.

Founded in 1984 Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks businesses and individuals Interac enables millions to send receive and manage money safely and effortlessly every day across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canadas financial ecosystem Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canadas most reputable financial technology brand Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

Who You Will Work With:

The Network Security Engineering Lead will report to the Leader Threat & Vulnerability Management and lead the evolution of Interacs network security across on-prem cloud and hybrid environments. This role owns the design and effectiveness of key capabilities including firewalls segmentation secure connectivity and traffic inspection.

Partnering closely with engineering teams theNetwork Security Engineering Leadwill define standards drive security-by-design and prioritize remediation of technical risk and debt. This role plays a critical part in strengthening scalable resilient and enterprise-grade network defenses.

What YouWillDo:

• Act as SME for network security oversight onfirewallconfigurations and rules; influence network security architecture throughaccuratedefinition ofrequirements ;oversee change management for network security capabilities; manage cloud-based firewalls across multi-cloud environments

• Analyze threat models and intel; design deploy and test detection/protection use cases (e.g. IDS/IPS signatures).

• Develop and implement hardening baselines for network security tools such as firewalls UTM DNS firewalls NDR DDoS/CDN and WAF.

• Define capability roadmap forfirewall segmentation NDR DDoS DNS Security etc.

• Prioritize technical debt maturity improvements and control effectiveness

• Support technical tests (network penetration tests segmentation testing); develop test cases and coverage maps.

• Perform threat modelling analyze PCAPs support incident response and develop reporting against KPIs and KRIs. Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

WhatYou Bring:

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and influence architectural decisions

• Experience defining network security patterns and guardrails at enterprise scale

• Expertisein network security segmentation zoningfirewalladministration

• Experience with Firewalls UTM NDR DNS DDoS/CDN WAF SASE technologies

• Strong understanding of security threats vulnerabilities authentication and authorization

• Experience in threat modeling penetration testing oversight and risk analysis

• Ability to analyze network traffic and PCAPs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST ISO 27001/2 OWASP)

• High accountability autonomy attention to detail andoutcomesdrivenmindset

• Ability to work with both technical andnontechnicalstakeholders effectively

WhatWereOffering:

The hiringrangefor this position is$150-170Kand you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills experience and job-related knowledge butInteracscommitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge

• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind

• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future

• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance

• Accessto afree and confidential 24/7 employee & familyassistanceprogram to offer support for you and your immediate family

• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families

• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

Why Join Us

At Interac the impact we make and the people who drive it is profound. When you become part of our team youre joining a purpose-driven organization thats shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Heres what you can expect:

• Investing in the Future Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

• Innovative Thinking Collaborate on products practices and platforms that redefine whats possible.

• Inclusive Culture Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.

• Inspiring Community Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.

• Intentional Support Enjoy flexible supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check Canadian ID Cross-Check Public Safety Verification 5-year Employment Verification Education Verification Credit Check and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds experiences and perspectives come together. Thats why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals without discrimination based on race color ancestry ethnic origin place of origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital or family status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 100000 - 115000