Cybersecurity Specialist

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Questbank, Questrade Wealth Management, Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. We use cutting-edge technology to help Canadians become much more financially successful and secure.

At QFG, we combine human-centric collaboration with AI-driven innovation to redefine financial services. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, using AI to transform and deliver unparalleled customer experiences and shaping a future where AI empowers our teams to do their best work.

Join our diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace to unleash your creativity and nurture your curiosity without limits. If you share this sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Wellbeing resources and programs
• Work-life balance
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
  
  

We’re looking for our next Cybersecurity Specialist. Could It Be You?

Your contribution delivering sustainable and measurable results in the following areas will be very important:

The Cybersecurity Specialist role is a pivotal position within the CISO function, reporting to the Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk. This role is dedicated to supporting the design, implementation and maturation of Questrade’s modern security frameworks, with a primary focus on driving the organization’s Zero Trust journey.

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You will be:

• Executing Strategic Security Controls: Supporting the design and implementation of ZTNA, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Application Control rules across endpoint, network, datacenter, cloud and SaaS environments to ensure comprehensive protection of enterprise systems and data.
• Strengthening Network Defenses: Supporting the implementation and optimization of CASB profiles to enhance visibility into the security posture of SaaS environments.
• Identifying and Mitigating Emerging Risks: Supporting the implementation of advanced capabilities to proactively prevent endpoint software supply-chain risks and the unauthorized use of applications, extensions, plugins, and AI Agents, ensuring these do not compromise the enterprise security posture.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Identifying existing and emerging risks; Researching and implementing innovative security tools and methodologies to enhance Questrade’s overall security maturity and resilience against a dynamic threat landscape.
• Collaborative Implementation: Working closely with cross-functional IT and business teams to embed security-by-design principles and operationalize security capabilities across the organization.
  
  

So are YOU our next Cybersecurity Specialist? You are if you have…

• Experience: a minimum of 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related technical role within a complex enterprise environment. Experience in a regulated financial services environment is a plus.
• Network Security & Infrastructure: Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, Routing protocols, next-gen firewalls, DNS and Windows/Linux OS, and the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues. Experience or good knowledge of firewall administration, and rules management is a plus.
• Identity & Access: Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) lifecycles and the principle of least privilege. Foundational knowledge of Authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, Kerberos, Multi-Factor Authentication) and their role in a modern perimeter.
• Web & Cloud Security: Understanding of secure web gateways and cloud-native security architectures. Experience operating Zscaler is considered a strong asset.
• Data Protection: Strong conceptual understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies across endpoints, networks, and cloud applications.
• Modern Security Frameworks: Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles and how they differ from traditional VPN-based architectures.
• SaaS Security: Familiarity with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) concepts, including API-based protection and forward-proxy modes.
• Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in Python for automating security tasks, parsing logs, or integrating security tools via APIs and experience with "Vibe Coding" or using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Gemini LLMs) to rapidly prototype security solutions, dashboards, and scripts.
• Technical Visualization: Support the creation of professional architectural diagrams and data-flow visualizations to document ZTNA environments and security control implementations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Education: University degree or College diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field or relevant experience.
• Certifications (Preferred): Progress towards or achievement of relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or vendor-specific cloud security certifications.
  
  

Sounds like you? Click below to apply!

At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.