Security Jobs in Canada
There are 1,228 open Security jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 331 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, ai and cybersecurity.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD | year | CA$119,288 | CA$147,925 | CA$179,128 | 128 |
| USD | year | $159,750 | $177,675 | $203,000 | 32 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 41%
- ai 39%
- cybersecurity 30%
- automation 24%
- python 18%
- azure 18%
- aws 18%
- cloud-security 16%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 194 · 16%
- Remote 162 · 13%
- Onsite 128 · 10%
Visa sponsorship offered in 48% of the 185 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 291
- Lead 67
- Staff 33
- Principal 24
- Intern 15
- C-level 14
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 282
- 501-1000 employees 127
- 51-200 employees 18
- 201-500 employees 7
- 11-50 employees 6
Senior Staff Information Security Engineer
Lead security architecture and engineering for a hybrid AWS and on-premises payments platform, defining secure patterns, automating controls, and mentoring teams to reduce risk without slowing delivery.
Senior Staff Product Manager, Device Security
Define the strategy and roadmap for device security features that help organizations control access across their environments, integrating identity, AI, and endpoint security in a B2B SaaS product.
Senior Infrastructure Architect - Security & Automation
Design and lead secure, automated infrastructure on Azure, Azure Arc, and GCP, setting standards and governance while mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, resilient cloud platforms.
Senior Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management (GRC Tool Implementation & Third-Party Risk Focus)
Implement and configure a new GRC platform to automate risk monitoring and third-party vendor assessments for TMX’s post-trade clearing and settlement systems.
Security Advisor Senior - Emergency vulnerability response
Senior cybersecurity specialist leads emergency vulnerability response, coordinates patching of critical flaws, and uses AI-driven threat intelligence to protect a large Canadian insurer.
Senior Security Engineer
Own and harden the security program for a SaaS home-care platform, driving SOC 2 Type II compliance, HITRUST certification, and secure AWS/Docker/PHP/React stacks while mitigating AI-specific risks.
Director, IT & Cybersecurity
Lead IT and cybersecurity strategy for a Canadian philanthropic foundation, overseeing infrastructure, cloud services, Microsoft 365, and security programs while managing vendors and ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Data Security Specialist
Design and implement enterprise-wide data protection strategies, including DLP policies and insider threat solutions, while investigating security events and advising senior leadership on risk mitigation.
Sr. DevSecOps Analyst
Senior DevSecOps Analyst builds and secures cloud, on-prem, and hybrid infrastructure using IaC, automation, and Kubernetes while integrating security controls and monitoring.
Information Security Analyst - Secure Projects
Lead cybersecurity compliance projects, coordinate audits, and translate CPCSC requirements into practical solutions for construction projects.
Senior Security Architect Specialist (Hybrid)
Lead security assessments and threat modeling for a global financial firm, designing controls, identifying risks, and guiding remediation to strengthen security posture.
Security Operations Center Analyst
Monitor and respond to security events using SIEM tools like Sentinel, coordinate incident response, and provide guidance on cybersecurity threats across hybrid cloud environments.
Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
GRC Analyst ensures SOX compliance, risk assessments, and policy maintenance for an AI cloud provider, collaborating with teams to implement controls and support audits.