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Sun Life

Security Platform Engineer, SIEM

Sun Life

. Support and manage the SIEM (Splunk Enterprise Security) within the Security Visibility squad .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$65,000 - CA$105,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing SIEM technologies, particularly Splunk Enterprise Security, and implementing risk-driven security controls. Proficient in incident response, security policy development, and collaboration across IT and security teams to enhance organizational security posture.

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SIEM ManagementIncident ResponseSecurity Policy DevelopmentAWS Cloud TechnologiesScrum and Kanban Methodologies

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Hard Skills
Information SecuritySecurity EngineeringEndpoint Detection and ResponseIntrusion DetectionEmail SecurityWeb Content FilteringNIST Security ControlsISO 2700x FrameworksRisk ManagementSecurity Automation
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeamworkOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Splunk Enterprise SecurityJIRAConfluenceAWSMicrosoft AzureCloud Security TechnologiesDisaster Recovery Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Reliability Status Clearance
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityIncident ManagementSecurity VisibilityDigital TransformationManaged Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support and manage the SIEM (Splunk Enterprise Security) within the Security Visibility squad
  • Analyze information systems using cybersecurity techniques and lead security initiatives and enterprise-level projects
  • Implement security solutions and perform proof-of-concept/proof-of-value evaluations for new technologies
  • Support and maintain new and existing security technologies deployed within Sun Life
  • Implement risk-driven security controls and provide subject matter expertise during audits
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents according to defined SLAs
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call support and major incident management calls
  • Identify business risks and recommend strategies to address them
  • Manage the capacity and resiliency of security systems protecting internal and client data
  • Collaborate with security peers, vendors, Enterprise Infrastructure, IT Operations, Enterprise Architecture, and application development teams
  • Use JIRA and Confluence to support digital transformation, estimate stories, define completion criteria, and track assignments
  • Transition and operationalize projects and products, including developing RACI documentation, product documentation, and educating BAU teams
  • Document, update, and maintain cybersecurity playbooks, policies, and knowledge base articles for Incident Management and CSIRT processes
  • Continuously improve operational and security platform processes
  • Assist the Senior Platform Engineer in planning, designing, implementing, and monitoring security technologies and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Information Technology university degree/college diploma in related disciplines or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2–5 years of Information Security and Engineering experience with enterprise-level security technologies
  • Experience in one or more of Perimeter, Endpoints, Crypto, Cloud, Email Security, Security Visibility, and Automation and Orchestration
  • Experience with SIEM (QRadar or Splunk ES), IDS/NDR, or threat simulation tools
  • Broad exposure to multiple security disciplines and in-depth exposure to Incident Response or Detection Engineering
  • Knowledge of NIST and ISO 2700x security controls and risk management frameworks
  • Experience with endpoint detection and response, intrusion detection, certificate management, email security, and web content filtering technologies
  • Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures
  • Experience deploying enterprise-level technology through managed projects using Scrum and Kanban methodologies
  • Knowledge of networking technologies, firewalls, web application firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Knowledge of AWS cloud technologies
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery technologies and methods
  • Strong knowledge of security technologies for Cloud and On Premise environments
  • Strong practical knowledge of AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services
  • Solid understanding of existing and emerging Information Security technologies
  • Ability to work independently with ambiguity and deliver expected outcomes
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, oral communication, and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, troubleshooting, investigative, and detail-oriented skills
  • Must obtain Reliability Status Clearance within a reasonable time as a condition of employment
  • Must satisfactorily complete applicable background checks before starting and during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health
  • Variety of career paths with networking potential
  • Hybrid work flexibility between home and office
  • Reliability Status Clearance support/requirement for the role
  • Sun Life incentive plans for eligible employees, discretionary and based on individual and company performance
  • Disability accommodations in the application process
  • Virtual and office work flexibility based on business, Client, and employee needs