Are you passionate about cybersecurity and looking to make a significant impact? Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading fintech company, is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom through innovative and transparent financial services. With over 4 million users trusting us with more than $50 billion in assets, we are dedicated to creating a future where managing money is simple and accessible for all. Join our Infrastructure Security Team, a dynamic group focused on ensuring the security of our systems and data through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Infrastructure Security Developer, you will play a critical role in enhancing our security posture by:
- Developing Security Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive infrastructure security strategies. Review and enhance network architecture, system configurations, and security policies to protect our assets.
- Collaborating with Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective security controls and threat detection measures.
- Managing Security Alerts: Own the full lifecycle of security alerting, including building and managing logging and monitoring resources, while continuously improving alert accuracy and efficiency.
- Securing Infrastructure: Architect, secure, and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Terragrunt, and Atlantis. Resolve cloud misconfigurations and implement security best practices.
- Staying Informed: Keep up with the latest security technologies, trends, and best practices, making informed recommendations for their implementation.
Who You Are
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Cloud Security Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks and tools, including AWS services (EKS, VPC, Network Firewall), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP).
- Kubernetes Knowledge: Strong grasp of Kubernetes security concepts and architecture, including RBAC, network policies, and policies as code, with experience in endpoint detection and response across various platforms (MacOS, iOS, Android, and Kubernetes).
- Network Security Experience: Proven experience securing edge networks by tuning web application firewalls and implementing rate-limiting controls.
- Familiarity with Security Frameworks: Knowledge of security frameworks such as CIS, SOC2, PCI, and NIST.
- Inquisitive Mindset: A strong desire to learn new skills and the ability to ask questions and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Flexibility and creativity in developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Excellent Communication: Outstanding communication skills to articulate security best practices and strategies to diverse stakeholders.
- Mentoring Ability: A commitment to mentoring peers through pairing, code reviews, and constructive feedback.
Why Wealthsimple?
We offer a competitive salary and a variety of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
- Top-Tier Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage and life insurance for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Matching contributions through Wealthsimple Work to help you save for the future.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 20 vacation days per year along with unlimited sick and mental health days.
- Wellness and Development Budgets: Up to $1,500 per year for wellness and professional development to help you thrive.
- Work Internationally: Participate in our 90 Days Away program, allowing you to work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days each year.
- Inclusive Environment: Engage with a wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (e.g., Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS).
- Company-Wide Wellness Days: Enjoy scheduled wellness days off throughout the year.
Working Environment
At Wealthsimple, we embrace a remote-first culture, with over 1,000 employees across North America. We value collaboration, transparency, and feedback, and we are committed to building an inclusive and high-performing team where everyone can do their best work.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a company that is reshaping the financial landscape, apply now! Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and passion for cybersecurity. and passion for cybersecurity.