Principal, Security Engineering in Toronto

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Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary:

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
• Salary range (but not limited to): 161,600 - 197,500
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target: 20%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long‑term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

About the role: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Principal, Cybersecurity Engineering, to lead complex engineering efforts and guide security decision‑making across the organization. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, business acumen, and mentorship, playing a critical role in driving cybersecurity risk mitigation at scale. The Principal is a highly technical, product‑minded leader—experienced in tackling complex, ambiguous problems on a variety of cybersecurity topics and translating them into clear direction and outcomes. They will set and communicate the security engineering strategy, define the technical roadmap, and partner closely with product and technology teams to ensure secure‑by‑design delivery.

What you'll do here:

• Provide technology direction on the architecture and design of security‑related technology initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to security specialists, leveraging expertise to ensure high judgement decisions are made on complex and ambiguous security problems across all security domains.
• Act as a force multiplier: Leverage your extensive expertise to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire engineering team.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence by mentoring colleagues, enhancing mechanisms, introducing best practices, and driving architectural improvements.
• Promote cross‑team collaboration and drive technical direction across teams, functions, and products.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and principals to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Continually identify opportunities for improvement and act as an agent of change.
• Monitor and assess the impact of industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in threat actor tactics and techniques.
• Serve as an active member of the tech community and promote technology within and outside the organization.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cyber security and/or software development, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in multiple cyber security domains.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and modern system design patterns.
• Strong understanding of cloud service provider platforms and strategies for securing cloud‑based technology assets.
• Proven ability to design and operate scalable, resilient systems in production environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership in mentoring security specialists and building technical communities.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English‑speaking colleagues across the country. No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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.

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. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration‑related matters. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment.