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About the Role
We are looking for a Security Projects and Operations Engineer to support the deployment, optimization, and ongoing effectiveness of our cybersecurity tools and platforms. This role ensures security technologies are properly configured, fully integrated, and continuously optimized to support threat detection and response, playing a key part in both day-to-day operations and project-based initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Configure, deploy, and maintain core security technologies (e.g., firewalls such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, or Meraki; Cloudflare WAF; CrowdStrike; SIEM; Netskope, Forescout, ExtraHop).
- Ensure tools are fully integrated across systems, including logging platforms, identity services, and automation workflows.
- Perform regular tuning, validation, and optimization to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
- Ensure consistent telemetry, log forwarding, and data quality across security platforms.
- Maintain configuration baselines, version control, and change management documentation.
- Support day-to-day security operations, including escalation handling and troubleshooting.
- Analyze alerts, anomalies, and tool outputs to identify misconfigurations or potential threats.
- Assist with incident response activities, including containment, remediation, and recovery.
- Develop and refine detection logic, dashboards, and alerting within security tools.
- Partner with SOC and engineering teams to ensure tools effectively support threat detection and response.
- Lead or support security technology initiatives, including tool onboarding, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams to embed security requirements into project delivery.
- Provide technical expertise across areas such as endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, and threat visibility.
- Contribute to technical reviews and recommend improvements aligned with best practices and evolving threats.
- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation, including runbooks, configurations, and architecture artifacts.
- Track and report on tool performance, health, and optimization outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance security operations.
- Support audit and compliance activities through control validation and evidence collection.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or IT infrastructure roles.
- Hands-on experience with multiple security tools (e.g., firewalls, CrowdStrike, Azure/Intune, Netskope, Forescout, ExtraHop).
- Strong understanding of security operations practices, methodologies, and tooling.
- Knowledge of privacy regulations and IT compliance requirements.
- Experience in healthcare environments is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Skills
- Palo Alto
- FortiGate
- Meraki
- Cloudflare WAF
- CrowdStrike
- SIEM
- Netskope
- Forescout
- ExtraHop
- Azure
- Intune
Location
- Etobicoke, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4-6 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field
- Master’s in Cybersecurity is an asset
- Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, AZ-900, or ISC2 (or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- $81,431 - $103,825 CAD annually
Benefits
- Competitive coverage for employees and their families including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation and Wellness Days
- Employee Wellness and Giving Programs including Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement
- Access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc.
- Optional health-related benefits.
About the Company
- For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease.
- We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
- We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach.
- As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.
- We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
Equal Opportunity
- In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.
- Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.