Junior Security Engineer (AI-Focused)

Title: Junior Security Engineer (AI-Focused)

Type: 2-Year Contract (High likelihood of full-term engagement)

Location: Toronto, ON- Hybrid (Approx. 4 days/week onsite)

Compensation: $30-$34/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: 1 round (In-person)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• The Junior Security Engineer will work closely with senior security architects on a mix of security engineering, AI-related initiatives, and technical analysis work.
• The majority of the role will involve breaking down complex systems, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation, and producing clear technical diagrams (application flows, data movement, integrations, logging). The candidate will also support AI-related engineering work, including exposure to AI agents and data-driven systems.
• Additional responsibilities include contributing to secure architecture understanding, supporting engineering problem-solving, and delivering structured outputs with minimal oversight.

Must-Haves:

• 0-1 year of experience (new grad or early-career)
• Strong academic background (Computer Science, Engineering, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar)
• Demonstrated interest or hands-on exposure to AI / Machine Learning / AI agents
• Strong technical foundation in software engineering or data engineering concepts
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and high intellectual curiosity
• Ability to break down complex problems and produce structured outputs
• High level of integrity, authenticity, and ownership
• Self-motivated, hungry, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Pluses:

• Personal projects, GitHub, or academic work in AI, security, or backend systems
• Exposure to cybersecurity concepts (application security, threat modeling, cloud, logging)
• Experience working with data systems or backend architectures
• Security certifications or progress toward them (Security+, CISSP, cloud security)
• Background from top-tier or highly competitive universities

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location. For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.