Security Engineer (Remote First)

About Us: Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.    As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.   Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact:   ✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024, 2025) ✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 (2024, 2025) ✅ Top Insurance Employers (2022)   At Zensurance, we value ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging the status quo, and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.    If you're looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing, customer-focused company, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our IT Team! Reporting to the Associate Director, IT, you will support our company-wide information security management program to ensure information assets are adequately protected. 

You will proactively work with Zensurance's business units to implement practices that comply with defined information security policies and standards. The role also assists with a variety of IT-related risk management activities and provides day-to-day support for information security programs and initiatives. 

As a senior individual contributor, you will collaborate closely with the Associate Director of IT to coach and mentor colleagues across the organization. You'll play a key role in supporting the Technology Leadership Team with employee training and development initiatives, aiming to continuously improve the team's technical capabilities and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the company-wide information security program, including policies, standards, and guidelines.

• Facilitate IT risk assessments with business units and help define acceptable levels of residual risk.

• Monitor the external threat environment and advise stakeholders on emerging risks.

• Manage day-to-day threat and vulnerability management, including detection, response, and remediation.

• Coordinate incident management and support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

• Liaise with engineering, IT, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security into system design and selection.

• Produce regular reporting and metrics on program effectiveness for leadership and stakeholders.

• Oversee security testing procedures and manage remediation of identified risks.

• Ensure audit trails and system logs comply with policy and audit requirements.

• Lead security awareness training across the organization.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security.

• Hands-on experience with information security frameworks: CIS Controls v8, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PIPEDA, or PCI.

• Experience writing cybersecurity policies and conducting security gap analyses.

• Experience translating business stakeholder needs into technical security requirements.

• Experience with cloud security controls (AWS or equivalent).

• Familiarity with security platforms such as CrowdStrike and Mimecast.

• Experience working alongside legal, audit, and compliance teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

• University degree or college diploma in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's in Information Systems; MBA or MS in Information Security preferred.

• Security certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CBCP, MBCI, or similar.

• Experience in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Perks at Zensurance:   At Zensurance, we know that when our people thrive, so does our business. That’s why we offer a flexible, people-first work environment designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.   💻 Work Your Way   • Remote-first setup for added flexibility  • Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace • Top-tier tech: "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment • Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends   ❤️ Your Health, Your Way   • Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support • Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way • Parental leave top-up, because family comes first   🚀 Investing in Your Growth   • Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships • Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career   🤝 Staying Connected   • Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams • Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture   We’re building something special. Come be a part of it!   Who We Are:   Business is hard work, but insurance doesn’t have to be!   We empower business owners with simple, tech-driven insurance solutions through our online platform.    Our success is fueled by our team-oriented culture and four core values:   DELIVER – We set ambitious goals and achieve them. INCLUDE – We foster an open and safe space for all. INTEGRITY – We do what’s right. INVENT – We create straightforward, innovative solutions.   AI Tools and Your Interview:   We know AI is a valuable tool, and you're welcome to use it to prepare for your interview. However, please don't use AI assistants during the live interview itself. We want to have an authentic conversation with you, and using AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role.   Just so you know, we use an AI scribe to help us take notes and review interviews, ensuring a fair and clear process.   Diversity & Inclusion:   Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support, let us know, we’re here to help.   Thank You!   We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team.   While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive, know that a real human (not a bot!) is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and can't wait to learn more about you!