Full-Time

Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Posted on 10/23/2025

EQ Bank

EQ Bank

51-200 employees

Digital banking for personal and commercial

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Requirements
  • Training/degree/diploma/certificate in Computer Science, Cyber Security/Engineering or related field
  • A minimum six (6) years in an information/cyber security engineering role
  • Extensive experience in Azure logic app design and configurations
  • Extensive experience in Microsoft Sentinel KQL
  • Extensive technical expertise in Azure services and portals such as Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for IoT, Sentinel, Log Analytic Workspace, Azure monitoring, Data Collection Rules, Azure Entra ID, Azure policies, Enterprise apps and registrations
  • Ability to code in Python
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance and supervision
  • Experience in at least two of the following disciplines in terms of security engineering: threat intelligence, security event correlation (SIEM), security monitoring, threat hunting, security analytics (UEBA), security investigations and security incident response
  • Ability to adapt to constantly changing technical, regulatory, and compliance environments
  • The incumbent is expected to interact with all employees including executives and thus good verbal and written skills are important
  • Experience working in a banking or financial services environment is an asset
  • Strong technical background in encryption technologies, network communication protocols (SMTP, DNS, HTTP/s and IP), and Azure services (Sentinel, diagnostics, storage accounts and identities)
  • Ability to think out of the box for solutions to technical problems
  • Experienced in NIST CSF, Mitre Att@ck and Cyber Kill Chain
  • Ability to work independently without the need for direction from supervisors or other managers in the projects and technical configurations
  • Ability to manage, deploy and configure Linux systems and trouble shoot issues on Linux systems
Responsibilities
  • Perform the day-to-day engineering responsibilities related to threat detection and response including threat intelligence, security event correlation (SIEM), security monitoring, security analytics (UEBA), threat hunting, security investigations and security incident response
  • Continuously monitor health alerts and events of various systems related to SIEM and Cyber Defense Centre tools/vendors
  • Lead the engineering for cyber security, including but not limited to SIEM for updates, configurations, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Investigate and fix broken processes, automations, connectors, automations either individually or collaborating with other teams to mitigate the impact to the security operations
  • Provide post-troubleshoot and post-maintenance reports and lessons learned to improve cyber engineering efforts
  • Maintain documentation of operational procedures and similar references, including cyber engineering, log onboarding, troubleshooting, architectural designs etc.
  • Collaborate with external partners, vendors, government agencies, and private organizations to stay ahead of emerging updates, migrations, changes and configurations to keep the systems effective and up to date
  • Provide input to the strategic designs and architectures regarding cyber defense operations, plans and roadmaps for all engineering functions.
  • Provide technical expertise and technology investment recommendations for new technologies and systems.
  • Lead and contribute to the planning and execution of projects to build and/or improve threat detection and response capabilities.
  • Design and implement automation needs required by cyber defense operations
  • Design and implement dashboards, reports, monitoring needed in Sentinel workbooks
  • Monitor and respond to onboarding requests from internal teams required by compliance/risk purposes
  • Provide support and evidence for requirements for internal/external audit requests
  • On call, off-hours and/or shift work will be required.
  • Stay current on the cyber security threat landscape, including the latest attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, and the controls that may serve as effective countermeasures.
  • Practice continual improvement for cyber defense practices, and participate in activities to identify improvements, including internal measurement practices, security practice reviews and internal/external audits.
Desired Qualifications
  • SANS SEC511 or SEC530, Microsoft AZ-500 or AZ-305, ISC2 SSCP or similar certification is preferred
  • Experience with banking or financial services environment is an asset
  • Experience with Azure Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for IoT (if not already listed as requirements)
  • Experience with Sentinel dashboards and workbooks and KQL queries advanced usage
  • Experience with Linux system deployment and troubleshooting beyond basic administration

EQ Bank is the digital platform of Equitable Bank, delivering personal and commercial banking services across Canada. It operates as Canada’s Challenger Bank, aiming to disrupt traditional banking with a strong digital experience. The platform offers online and mobile access to account management and banking services, providing customers with streamlined, accessible financial options. Compared to other banks, EQ Bank leverages its status as a dedicated digital arm of Equitable Bank and as part of EQB Inc. to emphasize digital-first banking, scale, and recognition on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021. The company’s goal is to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives by delivering convenient, accessible, and reliable financial services.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Daniel Rethazy from CIBC accelerates Personal Banking growth since April 6, 2026.
  • PC Financial acquisition enables cross-selling to Loblaw's PC Optimum members.
  • Efficiency ratio improves to 49.1% in Q1 2026, funding product expansion.

What critics are saying

  • PC Financial acquisition fails regulatory approval in 6-12 months.
  • Marlene Lenarduzzi's interim CEO role disrupts integration in 6-12 months.
  • Deposit notes mature September 2026, spiking refinancing costs.

What makes EQ Bank unique

  • EQ Bank launches no-fee Business Banking platform for self-employed entrepreneurs.
  • Introduces Laneway House Mortgage in GTA, Vancouver, Calgary for urban density.
  • Leads as largest securitizer of CMHC-insured multi-unit residential loans.

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Benefits

Competitive Discretionary Bonus

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Company News

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PR Newswire
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