CA$150K – CA$170KSeniorFull Time
Who We Are:
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With:
The Network Security Engineering Lead will report to the Leader, Threat & Vulnerability Management and lead the evolution of Interac’s network security across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role owns the design and effectiveness of key capabilities including firewalls, segmentation, secure connectivity, and traffic inspection.
Partnering closely with engineering teams, the Network Security Engineering Lead will define standards, drive security-by-design, and prioritize remediation of technical risk and debt. This role plays a critical part in strengthening scalable, resilient, and enterprise-grade network defenses.
What You Will Do:
Act as SME for network security, oversight on firewall configurations and rules; influence network security architecture through accurate definition of requirements ; oversee change management for network security capabilities; manage cloud-based firewalls across multi-cloud environments
Analyze threat models and intel; design, deploy, and test detection/protection use cases (e.g., IDS/IPS signatures).
Develop and implement hardening baselines for network security tools such as firewalls, UTM, DNS firewalls, NDR, DDoS/CDN, and WAF.
Define capability roadmap for firewall, segmentation, NDR, DDoS, DNS Security, etc.
Prioritize technical debt, maturity improvements, and control effectiveness
Support technical tests (network penetration tests, segmentation testing); develop test cases and coverage maps.
Perform threat modelling, analyze PCAPs, support incident response, and develop reporting against KPIs and KRIs. Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
What You Bring:
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and influence architectural decisions
Experience defining network security patterns and guardrails at enterprise scale
Expertise in network security, segmentation, zoning, firewall administration
Experience with Firewalls, UTM, NDR, DNS, DDoS/CDN, WAF, SASE technologies
Strong understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, authentication, and authorization
Experience in threat modeling, penetration testing oversight, and risk analysis
Ability to analyze network traffic and PCAPs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001/2, OWASP)
High accountability, autonomy, attention to detail, and outcomes‑driven mindset
Ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders effectively
What We’re Offering:
The hiring range for this position is $150-170K, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact
Why Join Us?
At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:
Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:
To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
