Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com.

Job Summary

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We’re looking for a senio r contra c t Security Engine er to lead secure design, implementation, and operations across the organization. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to embed information security best practices into projects and products, helping us stay ahead of evolving threat

s.

You’ll stay current on emerging technologies and risks, translating complex concepts into practical, actionable guidance. Project teams will rely on your analytical skills and collaborative approach to identify and prioritize threats, as well as guide the development of effective contr

ols.

Experience in Agile environments and integrating security into modern toolsets is essential, along with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and infl

**uence.

What you’ll b**

**e doing

Advisory & Arc**

• hitectureAct as a subject matter expert on security in proj
• ect teamsLead threat modeling and risk assessments at product/proje
• ct levelsDefine and support the implementation of security
• controlsHelp shape enterprise security architecture, standards, and

**policies

Implementation & I**

• ntegrationEvaluate and integrate new security tools and te
• chnologiesBuild automation into security
• processesSupport secure development and deployment in Agile

**workflows

Operations &a**

• mp; TestingConduct vulnerability assessments and penetrat
• ion testingInvestigate incidents and validate sec
• urity fixesReview system designs and recommend i
• mprovementsMaintain awareness of industry threats, trends, and bes

**t practices

What**

**you'll have

Education &a**

• mp; Experience10+ years in IT, with 5+ in security and 2+ i
• n architectureBachelor’s degree in a
• related fieldCertifications preferred: CISSP, GSEC, GWAPT, GPEN, Azur

**e/AWS Security

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• echnical SkillsStrong understanding of network protocols (IP, TCP/IP, TLS/mTLS), OWASP Top
• 10, SANS Top 25Familiar with security frameworks (ISO 2
• 7001, NIST CSF)E
• xperience with:Cloud security (AWS, Azure, Cl
• oudflare, WAFs)SAST, DAST, PKI, and application
• security toolsScripting languages (Bash
• , Python, Perl)Threat modeling
• (e.g., STRIDE)Web technologies (HTT
• P/2, Web Proxy)

Linux and m

• acOS

  Soft SkillsStrong communicator

• and collaboratorAnalytical thinker and effectiv

• e problem solverSelf-starter with excellent

• time managementAble to coach and influe

nce across t eams

Hourly Rate: $80

.00 - $90.00/hour

The hourly rate represents the job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and e

ducation/t

raining.

#LI-Hybrid

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to o

ur Recruitment team.