About the role
NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIESabout 14 hours ago
Remote
Toronto, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time
About the role
Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 7 Years
Role Summary: NearSource is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer with 7 years of experience to strengthen our security posture across cloud and application environments. The selected candidate will serve as a security champion, collaborating with engineering teams to embed secure practices throughout the product lifecycle and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard infrastructure, databases, and web-based applications
- Identify, integrate, and improve information security controls while aligning with business processes and compliance standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation to enhance security posture
- Assist with security architecture reviews and lead threat modeling exercises for new features and products
- Research security trends, techniques, and emerging threats to proactively strengthen defenses
- Respond to alerts from security tools, triage incidents, and perform detailed analysis of potential security issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve security system and related infrastructure issues
- Collaborate with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement best practices
- Promote security by design through knowledge sharing and team education
- Ensure compliance with regulations, privacy requirements, and industry standards
Must-Have Skills
- 7 years of experience in security engineering or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in secure coding and application development
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or React
- Deep understanding of common application security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
- Hands-on expertise in application security and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
- Proven experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication skills for effectively conveying vulnerabilities and remediation steps to stakeholders
- Experience across all phases of the application lifecycle
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with infrastructure security tools and automation frameworks
- Experience conducting distributed threat modeling and architecture reviews
- Background in monitoring and improving cloud security operations
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and privacy laws
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.
Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca**.** Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
About NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES
Software Development
11-50
NearSource Technologies is one of the leading technology partners for Nearshore Software Development. If you are looking to start on a new Software project and extend your Engineering Team NearSource Technologies serves you with the Managed Services model as well as Resource Augmentation Model that better suits your project requirement. We offer you a flexible and simplified process to build your team with one of the best Engineers in the industry at cost-effective rates. Whether you are looking for a single developer or a fully equipped team, we provide you with the best of technologists who deliver seamless products for your company.
About NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES
NearSource Technologies is one of the leading technology partners for Nearshore Software Development. If you are looking to start on a new Software project and extend your Engineering Team NearSource Technologies serves you with the Managed Services model as well as Resource Augmentation Model that better suits your project requirement. We offer you a flexible and simplified process to build your team with one of the best Engineers in the industry at cost-effective rates. Whether you are looking for a single developer or a fully equipped team, we provide you with the best of technologists who deliver seamless products for your company.
About the role
NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIESabout 14 hours ago
Remote
Toronto, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time
About the role
Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 7 Years
Role Summary: NearSource is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer with 7 years of experience to strengthen our security posture across cloud and application environments. The selected candidate will serve as a security champion, collaborating with engineering teams to embed secure practices throughout the product lifecycle and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard infrastructure, databases, and web-based applications
- Identify, integrate, and improve information security controls while aligning with business processes and compliance standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation to enhance security posture
- Assist with security architecture reviews and lead threat modeling exercises for new features and products
- Research security trends, techniques, and emerging threats to proactively strengthen defenses
- Respond to alerts from security tools, triage incidents, and perform detailed analysis of potential security issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve security system and related infrastructure issues
- Collaborate with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement best practices
- Promote security by design through knowledge sharing and team education
- Ensure compliance with regulations, privacy requirements, and industry standards
Must-Have Skills
- 7 years of experience in security engineering or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in secure coding and application development
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or React
- Deep understanding of common application security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
- Hands-on expertise in application security and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
- Proven experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication skills for effectively conveying vulnerabilities and remediation steps to stakeholders
- Experience across all phases of the application lifecycle
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with infrastructure security tools and automation frameworks
- Experience conducting distributed threat modeling and architecture reviews
- Background in monitoring and improving cloud security operations
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and privacy laws
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.
Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca**.** Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
About NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES
Software Development
11-50
NearSource Technologies is one of the leading technology partners for Nearshore Software Development. If you are looking to start on a new Software project and extend your Engineering Team NearSource Technologies serves you with the Managed Services model as well as Resource Augmentation Model that better suits your project requirement. We offer you a flexible and simplified process to build your team with one of the best Engineers in the industry at cost-effective rates. Whether you are looking for a single developer or a fully equipped team, we provide you with the best of technologists who deliver seamless products for your company.
About NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES
NearSource Technologies is one of the leading technology partners for Nearshore Software Development. If you are looking to start on a new Software project and extend your Engineering Team NearSource Technologies serves you with the Managed Services model as well as Resource Augmentation Model that better suits your project requirement. We offer you a flexible and simplified process to build your team with one of the best Engineers in the industry at cost-effective rates. Whether you are looking for a single developer or a fully equipped team, we provide you with the best of technologists who deliver seamless products for your company.