Lead Security Engineer

Kijiji is the #1 online classifieds site in Canada and one of Canada’s top 10 most-visited digital sites. We reach nearly half of Canadian internet users monthly. We’re a leader in helping users find and trade goods and services in their communities, including Autos, Real Estate and Jobs. We’re proud of our engaged, results-oriented and collaborative team and were recently named one of the top Toronto Tech Employer Brands. 

Kijiji is part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist and sustainability leader with 40+ products in 14 countries.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Lead Security Engineer to make a significant contribution to our security team. Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure & Security, you will make a major contribution as we enhance our cybersecurity model. You will help us develop a strategic vision and plans to keep our security practice at the forefront. With a hybrid working model, you'll work from our modern office in downtown Toronto 1-2 days per week.

What you’ll do

• You will contribute to define the implementation of company-wide security strategies to protect Kijiji's digital assets and sensitive information, ensuring long-term resilience against evolving threats.
• Be a trusted security advisor to senior leadership, influencing decisions related to risk management, regulatory compliance, and security best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits across departments to identify vulnerabilities and address potential security risks
• Evaluate the security possible effects of new technologies and architectural decisions, providing strategic guidance to ensure future-proof and secure adoption.
• Provide leadership to our security engineering team.

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Leadership experience, with a focus on implementing and managing security measures in a large-scale cloud environment
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
• Exposure to legal and information security requirements related to data protection.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and partners, including senior management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits: 

• An attractive Base Salary 💸

• Participation in our Short-Term Incentive plan (annual bonus) 🏆

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moon🌛well why not! just make sure you have internet connection! 🌍

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤️‍

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow 🌱 

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters! ✨

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.