Security Engineer III

About this role

Akumin is unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship, including those currently possessing an F-1 or TN visa will not be considered for this position.

The Security Engineer III plays a vital role in securing Akumin’s IT infrastructure, networks, and systems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, as well as ensuring that the organization’s security posture aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements. This position leads security operations including incident response and vulnerability management to prioritize and minimize cyber risk across the organization.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• **Monitoring and Incident Response:** Establish monitoring and detection mechanisms to identify potential threats, and lead or assist in responding to incidents.
• **Vulnerability Management:** Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation of security weaknesses.
• **Security Orchestration and Automation:** Automate tasks where possible, using scripting and configuration management tools.
• **Design and Implementation of Security Systems:** Architect and implement security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
• **Security Control Improvements:** Review of applications and systems to ensure industry best practices and security hardening.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in IT Security, Computer Science.
• A valid and active certification in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or a related field, including areas like network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Innovative Mindset: Always looking for new tools, techniques, and strategies to improve the organization’s security posture.
• Communication: Strong ability to convey technical security issues to non-tec...