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Senior Security Advisor – WAF SME

Intact4 days ago
Hybrid
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. About The Role What you'll do here:

  • Act as the SME for WAF technologies, ensuring the secure configuration and ongoing management of WAF platforms (e.g., AWS WAF, Azure WAF, Akamai, NetScaler, Barracuda).
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize WAF rules, signatures, and policies to protect against OWASP Top 10 and other advanced web threats.
  • Monitor WAF alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and coordinate incident response actions.
  • Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to securely onboard new applications and design protection strategies.
  • Perform log analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigations related to web application traffic.
  • Track and evaluate emerging vulnerabilities (CVEs) and adjust WAF protections accordingly.
  • Automate WAF policy deployment and reporting using scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform).
  • Support and cross-train within other threat protection platforms (Email Security, EDR/Endpoint Security).
  • Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs.

What You Bring To The Table

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years in WAF engineering/operations.
  • Strong understanding of HTTP/S, TLS, and web application architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major WAF platform (AWS WAF, Azure WAF, GCP, Cloudflare, Akamai, F5, Imperva).
  • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, common attack vectors (SQLi, XSS, LFI, RFI, CSRF, credential stuffing, bot traffic).
  • Familiarity with SIEM integration and log analysis.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or Terraform) preferred.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country

What We Offer Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working Here Means You'll Be Empowered To Be And Do Your Best Every Day. Here Is Some Of What You Can Expect As a Permanent Member Of Our Team

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
  • An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
  • Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

About Intact

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We are here to help people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. This is our purpose and the foundation of our company – it drives everything we do and gives meaning to our work.

Nous sommes là pour aider les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l'avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. C'est notre raison d'être et l'essence même de notre entreprise.