Security Engineer

Relay

. Join Relay’s security organization and purple team .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$126,000 - CA$154,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security fundamentals, scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, and hands-on experience with adversary simulation and incident response. Proficient in cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and capable of communicating technical findings to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Security FundamentalsScripting in PythonAdversary SimulationCloud Security (AWS, GCP, Azure)SIEM and Security Automation

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Hard Skills

Scripting in PythonScripting in BashScripting in PowerShellAdversary SimulationIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementAuthentication Protocols (SSO, OAuth, SAML)Security Automation PlatformsCloud IAMContainerized Systems

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SIEMIPSWAFEDRVulnerability ScannersGitHubCI/CD

Certifications & Qualifications

Successful Background CheckEmployment Verification through Certn

Industry Keywords

FintechSaaSScaling Technology CompaniesPurple TeamRed TeamBlue Team

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Relay’s security organization and purple team
Help plan and run security simulations
Contribute to the security awareness program resulting from simulations
Review access to sensitive customer and financial data in Relay’s admin dashboards and help implement improvements
Strengthen security for developer environments, including tooling, packages, and production access
Work with delivery, IT, and business teams to turn test findings into tangible fixes and follow them through to completion
Develop and manage Cyber Awareness exercises, including internal phishing attacks
Research emerging threats such as AI misuse, supply chain risks, identity and access challenges, and Shadow IT
Share security findings in an educational, action-oriented way
Participate in a four-stage interview process including Talent, experience deep dive, live technical assessment, and Leadership interviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Roughly 2–4 years of experience in security or an adjacent technical role with meaningful security exposure
Solid grasp of security fundamentals
Ability to script in Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar
Comfortable working in AWS, GCP, or Azure and developer environments such as GitHub and CI/CD
Hands-on experience with adversary simulation, detection engineering, penetration testing, incident response, or vulnerability management
Understanding of authentication and access protocols including SSO, OAuth, SAML, or OpenID Connect, or experience with zero trust principles
Experience using SIEM, IPS, WAF, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and security automation platforms
Ability to explain technical findings to non-security audiences
Cloud IAM, networking, or containerized systems experience is a bonus
Experience participating in purple, red, or blue team rituals is a bonus
Experience in fintech, SaaS, or scaling technology companies is a bonus
Public security contributions, CTF participation, home lab, bug bounties, talks, research, or OSS tooling are bonus qualifications
Successful background check and employment verification through Certn required for employment
Legally authorized to work in Canada and able to work from the office three days a week (Tues/Weds/Thurs)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship and support to grow quickly
Compensation growth as impact increases, not limited to an annual review cycle
Accommodation support at any stage of the hiring process