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About the Role

Numeris is seeking a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to build, configure, tune, and operate security technologies, with a primary focus on Microsoft 365 E5. This is a deeply technical role focused on working directly in platforms, investigating security events, writing queries and automation, troubleshooting controls, and continuously improving security capabilities across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS.

Responsibilities

Build, configure, and tune Microsoft Entra ID controls, including Conditional Access, identity governance, privileged access, and authentication security.
Review access requests, exclusions, and security exceptions from a technical risk perspective.
Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune security baselines, compliance policies, endpoint controls, and automated workflows.
Operate and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps.
Configure and tune Microsoft Purview DLP, information protection, and compliance controls.
Troubleshoot control failures, integration issues, and gaps in security coverage.
Write and maintain KQL queries, Microsoft Sentinel detections, analytics rules, dashboards, and workbooks.
Build automated response playbooks and SOAR workflows.
Perform alert triage, technical investigations, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
Analyze logs, endpoint activity, identity events, email threats, and cloud activity.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for security incidents and escalations.
Operate vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools.
Analyze findings, prioritize risks, and verify that remediation is effective.
Monitor Azure and AWS for misconfigurations, excessive permissions, compliance gaps, and emerging threats.
Configure and improve Cloud Security Posture Management capabilities.
Work directly with infrastructure teams to resolve technical security issues.
Use PowerShell and/or Python to automate repetitive security tasks and operational workflows.
Integrate security platforms and improve the quality of security data and alerts.
Test new features and determine how they can strengthen security operations.
Work with vendors when specialized technical support or platform expertise is required.
Conduct technical security assessments of third-party architectures and services.
Administer KnowBe4 phishing simulations and security awareness campaigns.

Requirements

At least five years of hands-on experience in security engineering, cloud security, security operations, or a related technical role.
Demonstrated experience directly configuring and operating Microsoft 365 E5 security technologies in an enterprise environment.
Strong experience with security monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and vulnerability management.
Experience writing KQL queries and developing Microsoft Sentinel detections.
Experience automating security tasks using PowerShell and/or Python.
Experience securing and monitoring AWS environments.
Experience implementing or operating a Cloud Security Posture Management solution.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender suite
Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance
Azure and AWS security
AWS IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and AWS Config
PowerShell and/or Python
Incident response and vulnerability management
Microsoft SC-200, SC-300, or SC-100
CISSP
AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Location

Toronto
Montreal
Remote

Work Type

On-site
Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

$85,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision and Personal Spending Account - employer paid premiums).
Continuous learning and development via Percipio, our Learning Management System.
MentorMe program
Leadership Training offerings
Perkopolis discount program

About the Company

Numeris is Canada’s most trusted and authoritative source for broadcast measurement and consumer behaviour data.
Industry leading intelligence provider to broadcasters, advertisers, and agencies.
Recognized for over 75 years as providing the gold standard in audience intelligence.
We have great people who do exceptional work.
We take pride in building an environment of continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
Our teams are collaborative, curious, and dedicated to creating quality experiences.
We love what we do, enjoy each other’s company, and support initiatives to give back to our communities.
We are looking for people to help us shape the future of Numeris, and have a lot of fun along the way.

Equal Opportunity

Numeris is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all our employees and foster a culture that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
We believe that a diverse workforce helps everyone contribute in meaningful ways towards our shared success.