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 | $160,000 | $183,500 | $203,000 | 33 |
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 295
- 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
Manager Platform Security
Lead a team securing a fintech SaaS platform by embedding security into the SDLC, reviewing code and architecture, and building controls for cloud-native services, Kubernetes, serverless, and AI components.
Senior Manager, Cyber Cloud Security and AI
Lead AI-driven cybersecurity projects, design secure cloud systems, and advise clients on AI security governance and compliance while managing teams and business development.
Manager Security Operations & Identity
Lead a team that monitors, analyzes, and responds to cyber threats, manages identity access controls, and implements security measures for an insurance company.
Security Engineer
Build and optimize an Elastic SIEM stack, write Python/PowerShell automations, and lead incident response to detect and stop threats in a 24/7 SOC.
Senior Information Security Analyst
Lead security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance for D2L’s cloud-based learning platform, using SAST/DAST/SCA and public-cloud security controls to protect endpoints, apps, and infrastructure.
Senior Security Architecture Specialist
Define and govern security architecture standards for a global bank, translating compliance into developer-friendly patterns and operating the governance toolchain.
Mainframe Security Architect
Designs and implements mainframe security architectures for Kyndryl’s managed-services clients, focusing on IBM Z/zOS security (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret) and integrating with enterprise security tools like SIEM/SOC, MFA, and IAM platforms.
Senior Security Engineer, Penetration Tester
Senior Security Engineer conducts penetration tests, cloud security assessments, and vulnerability analysis to strengthen product security across multi-cloud environments and applications.
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
You will simulate real-world attacks to find and exploit vulnerabilities in applications, APIs, and infrastructure, using AI tools to accelerate research and deliver proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate business impact.
Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer
Protect enterprise systems by analyzing CVEs, assessing risks, and coordinating remediation across cloud and on-premise environments while translating complex findings into actionable security guidance.
Cyber Security Compliance Analyst
Analyzes and strengthens cybersecurity compliance by maintaining frameworks, supporting audits, and managing third-party risk for a Canadian organization.
Senior Security Advisor, Threat Modeller
You’ll model threats for Intact’s systems using STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, and kill-chain methods, then translate findings into security requirements and controls to guide secure design and code reviews.
Compliance and Security Lead
Own Ada’s security compliance program, automate audits (SOC 2, PCI, AIUC), and manage vulnerability programs to keep enterprise customers’ data secure.
Staff Information Security Engineer - Threat Detection & Response
Senior security engineer designs and runs threat detection pipelines, writes high-fidelity detections, and leads incident response for a multi-cloud SaaS platform handling sensitive HR data.
Senior Security Architecture Specialist (Hybrid)
Design and govern security architecture standards for a global bank, translating compliance into developer-friendly patterns and operating the governance toolchain.