Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Responsibility: Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life BetterTM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work anywhere in Canada. About the opportunity We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Security Engineer to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining data security measures, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data across our systems. You will work closely with other security teams, product development, and IT departments to enforce data protection best practices, meet compliance requirements, and minimize data risks across the organization. What you'll get to do

• Design, implement, and maintain data security policies and procedures to ensure data is protected across all stages of its lifecycle (creation, storage, transmission, and deletion).
• Data discovery, tagging and policies for Microsoft Purview DSPM
• Define and enforce best practices for encrypting sensitive data both at rest and in transit, using industry-standard encryption protocols.
• Develop and enforce role-based access control (RBAC), identity and access management (IAM) policies, and least-privilege access principles to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
• Implement data classification strategies to categorize data according to its sensitivity and apply appropriate controls.
• Implement and maintain Data Security Posture management and loss prevention (DLP) technologies to protect against unauthorized data exfiltration.
• Monitor and respond to data security incidents related to potential data breaches or loss.

Skills and experience we value

• 3+ years of experience in data security, information security, or a related field.
• Experience with data protection technologies, including encryption, DLP, DSPM, and access control.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data security best practices for cloud-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies such as data encryption solutions, DLP systems, and identity management platforms.
• Experience with security frameworks and regulations, such as GDPR, SOC 2, and NIST.
• Strong knowledge of data protection principles, including encryption, data masking, tokenization, and anonymization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JSON) to automate security tasks and processes.
• Strong understanding of threat modeling, risk management, and vulnerability management processes.
• Experience with incident response and digital forensics, particularly related to data breaches and security incidents.
• Familiarity with database security, data access logging, and cloud data security practices.

What's in it for you Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions. Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. About the Salary Ranges Please note that the salary range mentioned in this should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Fraudulent Recruiting Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com or @Ceridian.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: