Security Engineer – Malware Architecture

NOVIPRO is acting as a recruitment partner for a leading financial-sector organization known for its advanced IT infrastructure and adherence to high regulatory standards. The position sought after is Security Engineer – Malware Architecture & Operations .

• Job Title: Security Engineer – Malware Architecture & Operations

• Contract Duration: Until August 31, 2026, 40 hours per week

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – On-site presence required 3 days/week (mandatory presence on either Monday or Friday)

• Location: Montreal

• Position Type: Contract (consulting)

• Language Requirement: Bilingual (French/English) or English-only

• Start Date: ASAP

Reporting to the IT Production – Security team, the Security Engineer will be responsible for:

• Designing, assessing, developing, deploying, testing, and transitioning malware protection tools, processes, and solutions.

• Leading end-to-end project management for the implementation and maintenance of security tools.

• Producing and maintaining architectural and technical documentation.

• Providing expert-level support for security platforms in scope.

• Collaborating with enterprise architects and IT teams to embed security capabilities within infrastructure and applications.

• Creating, updating, and enforcing security policies, technical standards, baselines, and procedures.

• Ensuring alignment and interoperability across multiple layers of defense technologies.

• Participating in internal and external audit activities related to security compliance.

• Supporting governance, administrative oversight, and service delivery management related to the security domain.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on cybersecurity.

• Strong expertise in advanced threat protection tools, particularly Trellix, McAfee, Tanium, and BeyondTrust.

• Hands-on experience in the deployment and administration of enterprise malware protection solutions.

• Prior involvement in data protection or information security governance initiatives.

• Deep understanding of security architectures, methodologies, and operational models.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.

• Strong ability to articulate and present complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences.

• Asset: Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH); leadership experience is a plus.