Job Description

About Dentons
Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned with over 20,000 individuals in more than 200 offices across 82 countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers (2023); Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People (2023); Canada\'s Best Diversity Employers (2022); Mansfield Rule 4.0+ Certification; Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards, North America 2021; and Canada Law Awards for Pro Bono Initiative of the Year 2021.

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world\'s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

Summary
The Cloud Security Engineer\'s primary responsibility is to support the Information Security Team providing analysis of cloud cybersecurity architecture, compliance with Federal regulation and policy, and commercial best practices relating to cloud security. Responsibilities will include the information security aspects of building, implementing, maintaining, security controls for cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Review cloud migration and implementation plans for security best practices, risks, and compliance issues and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with IT teams on the implementation of security controls in cloud environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cloud security controls and systems to IT and business teams
• Facilitate and/or coordinate vulnerability remediation activities and security improvements in cloud environments.
• Contribute to the organization\'s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments
• Assisting in the response to incidents and investigations in cloud environments
• Escalate issues that require immediate action or in-depth review to Team Lead or Manager
• Produce written documentation on cloud security implementation, standards, best practices, and operational processes.
• Assist in the development of disaster recovery plans and disaster recovery testing for cloud-based environments.
• Monitor costs associated with cloud security controls and systems. Make recommendations to manage or reduce costs associated with such controls and systems.
• Stay informed of emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.
• Other duties as assigned based on the ongoing evolution of the Information Security program.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an information security role with a focus on securing cloud technology.
• Understanding of Information Security controls, governance principles and standards/frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Knowledge of technical security controls and mitigations specific to cloud environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrate good critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to share constructive insights and proactively collaborate with a focus on continuous improvement
• Knowledge of cross-border regulations, such as GDPR and EU data Privacy rules are a plus
• Industry certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CISSP, or GSEC, CCSP, CCSK are a plus.
• Cloud-specific certifications such as Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, AWS Certified Security.

Benefits we offer

• Join a firm that is recognized as one of the top 100 employers in Canada (2023)!
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous allowance of flex and vacation days
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Subsidized fitness program
• Various social events and activities throughout the year
• Flexible work arrangements

*We thank all applicants who apply, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that ID&E is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to ID&E, we have been recognized as one of Canada\'s Best Diversity Employer\'s for 12 consecutive years (2011-2022), as well as one of Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People (2022) for the fifth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at .

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