Senior Security Engineer - Toronto, Canada - Apex Systems

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    Senior Security Engineer

    Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our staffing practice has an opening for a Senior Security Engineer with 5+ years experience working at the enterprise level to place at our client, a top Canadian Bank

    Client: A top Canadian Bank

    Terms: 6 months with possibility to extend

    Location Hybrid- 1 day onsite- Downtown

    Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Please reference Senior Security Engineer

    About the Role

    Join our dynamic Data Protection Services team and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge data security solutions. We offer a variety of services including Data Element Level Protection (DELP), Test Data as a Service (TDaaS), Data Discovery and Remediation (DDaR), and Digital Certificate Lifecycle Management (DCLM).

    As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise to design, integrate, configure, develop, implement, and troubleshoot these critical services. You'll also provide production support and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

    Responsibilities:

    • Partner with vendors to design, build, configure, and deploy our Digital Certificate Lifecycle Manager (DCLM) across development, user acceptance testing, and production environments.
    • Utilize Agile methodologies to create environments, conduct thorough testing and debugging, and document processes to guarantee seamless service implementation and ongoing maintenance.
    • Work with internal teams to integrate DCLM with key infrastructure components like Hashicorp Vault, F5 BigIQ, and Akamai.
    • Provide production support and collaborate with internal partners to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise.

    Must Haves:

    • A security professional with a strong foundation (5+ years) in digital certificate management, PKI, Linux operating systems, and Python or shell scripting.
    • Possess a deep understanding of networking concepts including the OSI model, network peering, and network security gateways.
    • Experience with DevOps tools like GitHub/Git Actions, Jenkins, and Artifactory is a plus.
    • Familiarity with firewalls, load balancers, VMware, LDAP/Active Directory, and authentication/authorization protocols is essential.
    • Experience with digital certificate management tools like Venafi, Keyfactor, or AppViewX is a significant advantage.

    Beyond the Technical Skills:

    • You understand the importance of building strong relationships and networks to achieve success.
    • You are a collaborative team player who thrives in an environment where open communication fosters innovation.
    • You are passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences.
    • You take ownership of your work, are proactive, and go the extra mile to achieve results.
    • You possess a keen eye for detail and leverage critical thinking skills to make sound decisions.
    • Hold a degree/diploma in Computer Science or a related field.