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Momentum Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years, we've been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. Through our retail network of over 400 locations, known as Moneymart, Insta Cheques and the Cheque Cashing store, we provide access to cash and related products to help our customers achieve their goals.
Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with diverse and innovative financial products such as loans, cheque cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Momentum Financial Services Group provides solutions.
GENERAL FUNCTION
We are looking for a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in information security, ideally in regulated environments such as finance. This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security capabilities across our infrastructure, with emphasis on cloud security, especially within AWS.
You'll work closely with IT, Cyber OPS, DevOps, risk, and compliance teams to ensure our security posture is resilient, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Architecture & Engineering
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with diverse and innovative financial products such as loans, cheque cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Momentum Financial Services Group provides solutions.
GENERAL FUNCTION
We are looking for a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in information security, ideally in regulated environments such as finance. This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security capabilities across our infrastructure, with emphasis on cloud security, especially within AWS.
You'll work closely with IT, Cyber OPS, DevOps, risk, and compliance teams to ensure our security posture is resilient, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Architecture & Engineering
- Design and implement secure architectures for networks, applications, and data storage.
- Deploy and manage controls such as firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, and DLP across hybrid environments.
- Define and enforce secure configurations and system hardening baselines.
- Serve as the technical lead for AWS security strategy, implementation, and operations.
- Build and maintain cloud security controls using AWS-native services (e.g., GuardDuty, Macie, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config).
- Develop automation for policy enforcement, misconfiguration detection, and incident response within AWS.
- Review and enhance security of VPCs, S3 buckets, Lambda functions, EC2 instances, and containerized workloads (ECS, EKS).
- Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and threat modeling.
- Coordinate remediation efforts across IT and development teams.
- Tune SIEM rules for AWS and on-prem logs, manage alert triage and escalation.
- Lead incident response activities and support forensic investigations as needed.
- Ensure AWS and internal systems comply with regulatory standards.
- Support third-party risk reviews and internal/external audits.
- Embed security controls into CI/CD workflows.
- Use scripting to automate operational tasks and detection/response playbooks.
- Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams.
- Advocate for secure coding, architecture, and operational practices across the company.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity roles with progressive responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of:
- Security operations, network security, identity and access management, and endpoint protection.
- Cloud security best practices, especially in AWS environments.
- Hands-on experience with:
- AWS-native security services (CloudTrail, IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, etc.).
- Security automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, DLP, and vulnerability management tools.
- Familiarity with frameworks and standards: NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks.
- Relevant certifications are a plus: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GSEC, etc.
- Experience in cloud-first or cloud-migration environments.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security in AWS (EKS, Fargate).
- Participation in red/blue/purple teaming or threat hunting programs.
- Prior experience supporting security in regulated industries.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Notice to Ontario Applicants – Momentum Financial Services Group is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify Momentum Financial Services Group if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
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- Jun 26, 2025
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry
- Location
- Toronto
Industries
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Categories
Information Technology
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