ssense1
Lead Cyber Security Specialist
At a Glance
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-20T23:56:43.277Z
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- CEH
- CISM
- CISSP
- ISO
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Cloud
- Cybersecurity
- Regulatory
Requirements
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing EDR platforms (SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, or similar)
Identity and Access Management: Proficiency managing Okta, Active Directory, or equivalent IAM platforms including policy configuration and access governance
Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure, including monitoring, policy enforcement, and security controls
Security Incident Response: Demonstrated experience investigating security incidents, threat hunting, and coordinating incident containment and remediation
Email Security: Experience with email security platforms and anti-phishing solutions (Cloudflare Area1, Proofpoint, Mimecast, or similar)
Highly analytical and detail oriented
Compensation & Benefits
Why Join Us:
Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.
Parental top up program.
Generous Employee Discount.
Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.
Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and technical Lead Cyber Security Specialist to join our Technology & Engineering team, which is the core technical engine that builds the future.
In this role, you will lead security operations by managing our security infrastructure (SentinelOne, Cloudflare, Okta, Area1), responding to incidents, and establishing security policies across all systems.
You'll operate independently while collaborating closely with Network, DevOps, Engineering, Service Desk, and HR Training teams. You'll serve as the technical security subject matter expert across the organization and act as Level 2 escalation for the managed security response team.
Tech Security Operations
Manage security infrastructure across SentinelOne, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Okta, Active Directory, Area1, and Google Workspace to ensure comprehensive protection of endpoints, cloud systems, identities, and data
Oversee security incident response by investigating threats, coordinating containment and remediation efforts, and documenting lessons learned to prevent recurrence
About the Company
SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.