Senior Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto, Netskope, Cloudflare)

Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy! At goeasy, our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized for it. We’ve earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Top Growing Companies, and the TSX30, highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX. We’re also thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. These honors reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.

As one of Canada’s leading alternative consumer lenders, we’re passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment.

Join us as our new Senior Network Security Engineer, where you will bring extensive expertise in incident management, firewall rule administration, and cutting-edge technologies such as Cloudflare and Netskope. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Network Security, you'll play a key role in fortifying our organization against cyber threats, leading daily event monitoring, and incident response.

What will you be doing?

• Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, leveraging deep knowledge of App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and Wildfire.
• Implement and manage Cloudflare security services, including WAF rule sets, DDoS protection, bot management, and SSL/TLS encryption.
• Configure and optimize Netskope Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions to protect data and manage threats effectively.
• Use scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate tasks and support incident response.
• Oversee daily operations of certificates, secret management, and key management tools.
• Secure web applications by applying best practices in web application security.
• Develop technical documentation to support troubleshooting, training, and program development.
• Lead end-to-end security projects and mentor junior security practitioners.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT Infrastructure, Application Delivery, Legal, HR, and Support.
• Coach and mentor developers, engineers, and security staff to improve security practices and awareness.
• Maintain compliance with Bill 198, SOC2, and PCI DSS controls within your area of responsibility.
• Enhance and manage security processes and technologies to detect, investigate, and remediate security incidents.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to support security initiatives.
  
  

What experience do you have?

• Bachelor’s degree in security or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in network security domains, including hands-on work with firewalls, cloud security, and threat protection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 suite, Sentinel One, or Cylance.
• Strong understanding of Windows Operating Systems (desktop and server), network routing, and switching.
• Demonstrated ability to react quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Microsoft Azure Certification (Required).
• Optional certifications: Cisco, Palo Alto, Security+, CISSP.
• Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks NGFW, including deployment across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, and advanced features like App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and Wildfire.
• In-depth knowledge of Cloudflare’s WAF and security services, including DDoS protection, bot management, and SSL/TLS encryption.
• Strong understanding of Security Service Edge (SSE) platforms, particularly Netskope, including architecture, deployment, and threat management capabilities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in a 24x7 Security Operations Center or Managed Security Service Provider.
• Required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, one week per month.
  
  

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, from our Mississauga office.

Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.

Why should you work for goeasy?

In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer…

Financial Benefits

• Leverage our RRSP match and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• MAT & PAT leave top-up.
• Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.
  
  

Health And Lifestyle

• Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.
  
  

Employee Perks

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!
  
  

Diversity, Inclusion, And Equal Opportunity Employment

At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This means that we are committed to cultivating and preserving a work culture where we celebrate who we are, where everyone feels seen and heard and where every employee can fulfill their potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Additional Information

All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants, however we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.