Principal Engineer - Information Security

Wavelo is a SaaS business on a mission to make telecoms a breeze.

We provide flexible software that modernizes how communication service providers (CSPs) do business, helping them drive more value, focus on customer experience, and scale their operations faster.

As part of Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX, TSX:TC)—one of the world’s largest Internet services companies—Wavelo is backed by outstanding resources and talent. We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It’s also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the Internet!

The work we do genuinely changes lives. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Opportunity

As a Principal Information Security Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and build of security architectures. You’ll partner closely with peers to implement and enforce corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring the security, compliance, and risk mitigation of the organization’s technology infrastructure and data assets. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to guide technical direction across teams.

This is a remote role for applicants based in Canada or USA.

Job Duties

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Lead the development and implementation of security architectures across network and computer systems

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Own the installation and configuration of network hardware and software

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Oversee network monitoring by continuously identifying and addressing potential security threats across LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related devices

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Lead vulnerability assessments across systems and applications

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Direct incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, mitigation, and post-incident analysis

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Coach and mentor junior network engineers

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Influence multiple areas within the domain, with potential to impact the broader department’s strategic direction

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Deep professional expertise in Information Security architecture and cybersecurity procedures

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Ability to lead and implement solutions to complex, unscoped problems

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Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with key contacts outside immediate area of expertise

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Experience coaching and developing junior peers

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Proven ability to set technical direction for teams

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Comfortable operating with a high level of independence

Qualifications Required

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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

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8–10 years of experience in Information Security engineering

The base salary range for this position is $154,620 - $171,800 USD for US residents OR $141,750 - $157,500 CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications. Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits. Learn more about Tucows Benefits.

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Wavelo and Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing the digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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