Principal, Security Engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide technology direction on the architecture and design of security-related technology initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to security specialists, guiding high-judgment decisions on complex and ambiguous security problems.
• Act as a force multiplier by mentoring colleagues, introducing best practices, and driving architectural improvements.
• Promote cross-team collaboration to ensure technical decisions support overall business, technology, and security strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives for a resilient security control environment.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend evolving security countermeasures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or software development.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in multiple domains: application, data, endpoint, network security, IAM, detection engineering, and threat intelligence.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and modern system design patterns.
• Proficiency with cloud service provider platforms and strategies for securing cloud-based assets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (English/French) is required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine and a Wellness account.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 50% company match.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering the opportunity for guaranteed income for life.
• Annual bonus plan based on personal and company performance.

About the Company

Intact is a leading organization dedicated to helping people, businesses, and society prosper and remain resilient. We value diversity, inclusion, and a "Win As A Team" mentality, providing our employees with support, growth opportunities, and performance-led rewards.