Security Jobs in Canada
There are 1,229 open Security jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 332 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 195 · 16%
- Remote 161 · 13%
- Onsite 128 · 10%
Visa sponsorship offered in 48% of the 185 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 292
- Lead 67
- Staff 33
- Principal 24
- Intern 16
- C-level 14
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 284
- 501-1000 employees 127
- 51-200 employees 18
- 201-500 employees 7
- 11-50 employees 6
Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst
Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats using SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk to protect Finastra’s global financial-software infrastructure.
Security Platform Developer, Security Automation (Python, Splunk SOAR)
Build and maintain security automation playbooks in Splunk SOAR (Python) and Ansible to triage alerts and streamline security operations, while supporting 24/7 incident response.
Cybersecurity Operations Engineer
Designs, automates, and secures Hydro Ottawa’s cybersecurity infrastructure, including SIEM rules, IAM policies, and incident-response playbooks, while investigating internal security incidents and preserving forensic evidence.
IT Security Analyst
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats using SIEM/SOAR tools like Splunk and Sentinel, creating alerts and dashboards to protect Beneva’s systems.
Consultant, Executive Protection, Travel Security and Protective Intelligence
Coordinate executive protection, travel security, and protective intelligence programs to safeguard executives and employees during travel and events.
Senior Application Security Engineer II
Build and test secure banking software: threat-model Node.js/TypeScript apps, run penetration tests, triage bug-bounty reports, and ship fixes across AWS and Postgres.
Senior Security Engineer
Lead security engineering at a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup, securing AWS cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and sensitive sales-compensation data while embedding DevSecOps practices and compliance controls.
Deputy Director, Defense & Security Business Development
Lead go-to-market and business development for a Counter-UAS solution, engaging defense and security stakeholders to drive adoption and revenue growth.
Application Security Engineer II
Build and test secure banking software: threat model designs, run penetration tests, triage bugs, and ship fixes across TypeScript/Node.js, Postgres, and AWS.
Spécialiste DevSecOps Cloud / Plateforme Cloud – AWS & OCI
Build and automate secure, scalable multi-cloud platforms on AWS and OCI using Terraform, GitOps, and DevSecOps practices.
Radio Security Developer
Develop and verify security measures for radio products, automate testing workflows, and investigate field issues using C/C++, Python, and AI tools.