Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Lead Location: Remote (Canada) Salary: 120-150k$ Type: Full-time Auxo is hiring a Cyber Security Lead for a Series A B2B SaaS company scaling fast in the industrial tech space. The platform is deeply embedded in how large manufacturers run their operations. Enterprise clients. Real compliance requirements. And until now, no dedicated security function. This is the hire that changes that. You'll be the first person fully dedicated to security. No team to manage, no bureaucracy. You work closely with engineering, set the standards, build the processes, and make sure the company can grow into the enterprise contracts it's closing. The right person has owned this kind of function before and knows how to operate without a playbook. What You'll Do Own the security posture of a live SaaS platform used by enterprise manufacturers Monitor infrastructure, applications, and networks for threats and suspicious activity Run penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis on an ongoing basis Implement and maintain security tooling across the stack: endpoint protection, firewalls, SIEM Build and enforce security policies, incident response procedures, and compliance frameworks Embed security into engineering from the start, not as an afterthought Lead incident response when things go wrong and own the post-mortem Drive certification efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or equivalent) that directly support sales cycles Train the team on security hygiene and awareness Who You Are 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or SOC environments Solid grasp of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), network security, SIEM, and IDS/IPS Solid experience in either Python, Bash or both. Comfortable designing encryption, authentication, and access control architecture Familiar with Canadian compliance requirements including PIPEDA You've been the only security person at a company and know what it takes Strong communicator: you can explain risk to a non-technical exec without losing them Certifications a strong plus: CISSP, CEH, Security+ Bonus: experience securing SaaS or AI platforms, DevSecOps, API security

Establish and own the security posture for a B2B SaaS platform, including monitoring infrastructure and implementing security tooling. Lead incident response, drive compliance certifications like SOC 2, and embed security practices into the engineering lifecycle.

Requires over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or SOC environments with proficiency in Python or Bash and cloud security. Candidates must be familiar with Canadian PIPEDA requirements and have experience operating as a sole security function.

• PythonPreferred

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• Cloud Security
• Network Security
• SIEM
• IDS/IPS
• Python
• Bash
• Encryption
• Authentication
• Access Control Architecture
• PIPEDA Compliance
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Risk Analysis
• Incident Response
• SOC 2
• ISO 27001

• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available