cover image
Intact

Security Specialist - Detection Engineering

Hybrid

Montreal, Canada

Junior

Full Time

19-09-2025

Share this job:

Skills

Communication Python Bash PowerShell Firewalls Cloud Security GitHub CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Data collection Linux Ubuntu Azure Agile Analytics CI/CD Pipelines OpenShift Kafka Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About The Role

We're looking for a Security Advisor Specialist to join our growing team! If you are driven by security challenges and have strong technical expertise, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do Here

Collaborate as a member of the development team to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions in cloud environments.
Integrate security practices seamlessly throughout the application lifecycle to enhance the overall security posture.
Proactively identify and resolve security issues using advanced troubleshooting, analysis, and remediation skills.
Develop and maintain secure and scalable solutions within a containerized environment, ensuring high reliability and performance.

What You Bring To The Table

8 to 10 years in cybersecurity or DevOps or infrastructure team.
At least 3 years of experience in IT Security monitoring (SIEM, SOAR, XDR, TIP, UEBA).
Expertise in cloud security, particularly with Azure Log Analytics Workspace, Sentinel, LogicApp, Function App, and Data Collection Rules (DCR).
Experience with logstash, Kafka, and rsyslog for comprehensive log and data stream management.
Advanced knowledge of networks, Linux, and the use of Github.
Familiarity with technologies such as firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and load balancers.
Ability to search and analyze different logs to identify trends or issues.
Competency in KQL (Kusto Query Language) for querying large datasets.
Mastery of CI/CD pipelines and Terraform to manage infrastructure as code.
Experience in agile development practices using languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex problems quickly and effectively.
Proven experience working in container environments like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Ability to work effectively in a team while being autonomous.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Passion for continuous learning and innovation.
Proficiency with Ubuntu as our team's preferred Linux distribution.
Your experience and application knowledge in the insurance field, an asset.
Good understanding of common security gaps in data/AI applications
Bilingualism (French and English) is required due to the need to regularly interact with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

What We Offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working Here Means You'll Be Empowered To Be And Do Your Best Every Day. Here Is Some Of What You Can Expect As a Permanent Member Of Our Team

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing w

About the Company

We created a purpose-driven company based on Values and a belief that insurance is about people, not things. This is the foundation on which we have built Intact and it lives every day through our purpose, Values, what we aim to achieve and how. ___ Nous sommes la pour aider les gens, les entreprises et la societe a aller de l'avant dans les bons moments et a etre resilients dans le moments difficiles. Notre entreprise est basee sur des valeurs et la conviction que l'assurance doit d'abord s'interesser aux personnes, et non ... Know more