Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

MicroAgility is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer in Montreal, QC for a 6-month contract (1 year) at CAD $100 per hour. You will design, implement and operate security controls across cloud, application and network layers for enterprise clients, assessing risk, hardening systems and responding to threats.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across cloud, application and network layers.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans and penetration tests.
• Support incident response, threat hunting and forensic investigations.
• Implement identity, access and encryption controls aligned with best practices.
• Advise on secure architecture patterns for cloud and application teams.
• Support compliance efforts across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS or similar frameworks.
• Document security policies, standards and runbooks.

Required profile

• 4+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Agile, goal-oriented, analytical, able to understand client needs and build professional relationships.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of cloud security across AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management tools.
• Familiarity with penetration testing and offensive security tooling.
• Working knowledge of IAM, network security and cryptography.
• Experience with at least one compliance framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST).
• Scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects for high-profile clients.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.