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Cloud Security Engineer; AWS

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: Arcadia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, AWS
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)
Join to apply for the  Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)  role at  Arcadia
This range is provided by Arcadia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range  CA$/yr - CA$/yr

Location:

Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, Tues–Thurs)
About the Role  A leading fintech organization is building out its cloud security function and looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to secure and scale its AWS environments. You’ll design and implement security controls, embed best practices into engineering workflows, and automate compliance across cloud infrastructure.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on role for someone who’s comfortable taking ownership — working across Dev Ops, engineering, and Info Sec to strengthen the company’s cloud posture while enabling speed and innovation.
What You’ll Do   Design and implement secure, compliant AWS architectures across multi‑account environments
Manage and harden AWS IAM, Organizations, and Control Tower using least‑privilege principles
Deploy and manage AWS‑native security tooling — Guard Duty, Security Hub, Macie, Inspector, WAF, Shield
Configure encryption and secrets management (KMS, Cloud

HSM, ACM, Secrets Manager)
Integrate AWS monitoring and logging (Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch, Config) with SIEM platforms for threat detection
Embed security into CI/CD workflows, partnering with Dev Ops and platform engineering teams
Automate controls using Terraform, Cloud Formation, and scripting (Python/Bash)
Apply container security best practices across EKS, ECS, and Fargate
Support vulnerability assessments, incident response, and audit readiness activities
What You Bring   8–10+ years in IT/security, with at least 4 years focused on AWS cloud environments
Deep hands‑on knowledge of AWS services and native security tools
Strong understanding of encryption, IAM, networking, and Zero Trust models

Experience with IaC and automation (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Python, Bash)
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC2, and PCI‑DSS
Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business conversations
Proactive, detail‑oriented, and passionate about building secure, scalable cloud systems
Seniority level  Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time
Job function  Financial Services and Software Development

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