Senior Security Engineer

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Practice Better Full time

Job Title: Senior Security Engineer

Location: Candidate must be located in Canada or the USA. Our office is located in Toronto, ON, Canada, but the role is remote/hybrid/flexible.

Reports to: VP, Engineering, Product, Design, Security and IT

Position Overview:

Practice Better is a leading modern health and wellness management platform dedicated to providing innovative solutions for health professionals and their clients. We prioritize security and compliance to protect sensitive health data and ensure our platform meets stringent regulatory standards. We seek a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our team and help us maintain and enhance our security posture.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect our infrastructure, applications, and data. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, a hands-on approach to solving complex security challenges, the ability to collaborate with other teams to ensure our security objectives are met, and the ability to spearhead a culture of learning around security principles across the company.

We’re counting on you to:

  • Design and implement robust security architectures and frameworks to protect Practice Better and That Clean Life’s systems and data.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and risk assessments through tooling, and automation.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitor and work with the development team to remediate security findings
  • Work closely with the IT and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
  • Collaborate with external security vendors and partners to enhance our security capabilities.
  • Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a security engineering role.
  • Proven experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption.
  • Strong understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS), and application security.
  • Hands-on experience with security assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite).
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).

Good to Have

  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or similar are highly desirable.
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with threat modeling and risk management frameworks.

Who you are:

  • Excellent problem-solver - with the ability to think like an attacker.
  • Strong communicator - Both in written and verbal form, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adaptable and Comfortable in Change — Thrives in an ever-changing startup SaaS environment.
  • Continuous Learner — Possesses a growth mindset, natural curiosity, and a strong commitment to learning and development.
  • Proactive and Analytical — Takes a proactive approach, continuously seeking process improvements, and is comfortable with data-driven decision-making.
  • Accountable and Autonomous — Comfortable with a high level of accountability and autonomy.
  • Team Player — Collaboration and teamwork are intrinsic to your work philosophy.
  • Open to Growth — Willing to step outside of your comfort zone.

Our Tech Stack

  • .NET, AngularJS/jquery
  • MongoDB, S3, SQS, Lambda - AWS
  • Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence

You will:

  • Own: The overall security posture of Practice Better's infrastructure, applications, and data.
  • Teach: Security best practices and principles to development, IT, and other relevant teams.
  • Learn: Emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to continually enhance our security measures.
  • Improve: Collaboration between security, development, and IT teams to foster a security-first culture.

Within:

  • 1 month you will: Complete onboarding and gain a thorough understanding of Practice Better’s security policies, procedures, and current security posture.
  • 3 months you will: Implement initial improvements to the security infrastructure based on the findings from the initial review.
  • 6 months you will: Lead security audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for further improvement.

Our Perks and Benefits:

  • Unlimited Vacation: We believe you can be highly productive and still have plenty of time for life outside of work.
  • Generous health benefits plan: Coverage starts from Day 1 and includes vision & dental.
  • Sprout Family: Receive personalized support for the family-building process, accessing top-quality care. Schedule a consultation with Sprout's Team for guidance, education, coaching, and assistance in finding a top provider, addressing medical, legal, or regulatory concerns throughout your journey. *Currently for Canadian Employees Only*
  • Inkblot: Access to one of Canada's leading digital mental health companies, focusing on offering secure online video counseling through our corporate mental health programs and individual counseling services. *Currently for Canadian Employees Only*
  • Choose your device: Are you Team Windows or Apple? You shouldn’t have to compromise, especially if you work more efficiently on a specific operating system. When you join us, you get to pick
  • Home Office Allowance: $500/year to ensure your home office is set up for optimal comfort and productivity.
  • Health & Wellness Allowance: $750/year to support your health & wellness-related goals and hobbies.
  • Learning & Development Allowance: $1000/year to explore a new skill, attend a conference, read some new books, etc.
  • Fully Remote: Work from the comfort of your own home with the choice to access our downtown Toronto office for a change of scenery.
  • Events & Free Lunches: We prioritize weekly team bonding and monthly company-wide social events with a lunch stipend. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture where everyone feels engaged, inspired, and excited to come to work every day.
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