SOC Engineering Lead (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Engineering Lead (Cybersecurity): Leading the maturity and continuous evolution of SOC capabilities, including SIEM platforms and detection engineering, to protect Canada's financial ecosystem. Focus on establishing engineering standards, optimizing threat detection use cases aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and driving strategic capability development through automation and innovation.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Toronto (Hybrid model)

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is Canada's leading financial technology brand, providing secure digital payment and identity verification services that connect millions of Canadians daily.

What you will do

• Lead the effectiveness and continuous evolution of SOC capabilities, including SIEM and endpoint protection.
• Own the architecture, performance, and reliability of security monitoring platforms and data pipelines.
• Design, develop, and optimize threat detection use cases aligned with evolving threat actor tactics and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Provide technical leadership during cybersecurity incidents and threat containment activities.
• Drive strategic capability development through automation, process optimization, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive security visibility across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.
• Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain it.
• Strong expertise in SIEM, EDR/XDR/NDR, and security data management.
• Proven experience leading security platform transformations or modernization initiatives.
• Deep understanding of network security, cloud security, and modern cybersecurity architectures.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Nice to have

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or OSCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program.
• Generous vacation and wellness days.
• Charitable donation matching program.
• Access to a 24/7 employee and family assistance program.