Senior Cloud Security Engineer/Architect (Vancouver)

Senior Cloud Security Engineer/Architect Thales is looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, who will respond to security and system health incidents, provide holistic operational guidance, and troubleshoot and configure within Imperva's Cloud Application Security platform. You will also work on a broad range of activities across cloud application and security domains, from integration tasks (such as key management and logging) to security response (advising during triage, analysis, and remediation) to providing analysis and insights through advanced reporting. The role includes consulting with internal functions, both technical and business, and constantly improving best practices for solutions and services. Occasional paid weekend on‑call rotation (1 weekend per quarter) is required. Key Areas of Responsibility Maintain expertise with the Imperva Cloud Application Security platform and stay current on cloud, application, and cybersecurity trends. Provide comprehensive service to customers, including proactive monitoring, configuration, integration assistance, and post‑sales assistance. Analyze customer data such as case trends, traffic, alerts, and attack information to recommend improvements for overall security posture. Research new attack vectors and security solutions to create customized security policies that detect, alert, and prevent malicious requests and attacks. Participate in presentations, quarterly business reviews, and service reviews with customers on a regular basis. Own problems and work with Imperva’s internal threat research, data science, and product teams to deliver actionable intelligence that informs future product enhancements. Keep customer teams up to date via ongoing status reports on onboarding, configuration, tuning, cases, feature requests, service review calls, and current news from the field. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 4 years bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or any technology field. Minimum of 6 years experience in application or network security in a technical customer‑facing role, with at least 4 years in application security or 5 years with a Master’s degree and at least 3 years in a technical customer‑facing role. Demonstrated experience with Internet security and networking technologies such as TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, proxies, firewalls, OWASP Top 10, and OWASP Automated Threats to Web Applications. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and a customer‑focused team mentality. Experience with basic scripting in one or more languages, such as Python, and a knack for automating redundant tasks and scaling operations. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes. Proficiency with Python and any other programming language such as JavaScript. Ability to take appointments in evenings and mornings as required. Compensation The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, is $78,627.75 – $139,038.26 CAD annually. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and compensation in accordance with applicable laws. Advantages Company‑paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D;, Short‑term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well‑Being program. Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period. Company‑paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. Voluntary life, AD&D;, critical illness, long‑term disability coverage. Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym membership. Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prk93