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Department: Information Technology Reports To: Head of IT (JD Sports Canada) Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 CAD annually Position Summary As JD Sports Canada begins its security maturity journey, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer / Architect to help establish and lead core information security practices. This is a foundational role that will play a key part in building our cybersecurity capabilities from the ground up (including designing controls, implementing critical tools). You will report directly to the Head of IT and serve as the local subject matter expert on all security matters. This role will also work closely with the global IT security teams to align frameworks and drive compliance across JD Canadas growing retail, corporate, and digital environments. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Strategy Design and implement secure infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and retail systems Define standards for secure system design and support alignment with the group architecture Define and enforce standards for risk frameworks and security governance models Security Operations & Tooling Drive the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of core security operations capabilities such as SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), data loss prevention (DLP), and vulnerability management Support the integration of critical access and identity controls, including network access control (NAC), email security, IAM, MFA, and PAM Establish and maintain scalable operational processes such as runbooks, playbooks, and asset visibility standards Risk, Compliance Lead threat assessments, risk reviews, and security posture evaluations Ensure compliance with Canadian regulations (PIPEDA, Bill 25, CASL) and internal standards Drive security awareness and training across technical and business teams Guide penetration testing, patching workflows, and remediation planning Business Continuity & Resilience Expand disaster recovery strategies and cyber-resilience goals Lead or support tabletop exercises, breach simulations, and incident reviews Qualifications & Experience 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, operations, or architecture Experience building or maturing security practices in a fast-paced or multi-brand environment Familiarity with tools such as Azure, Snowflake, Meraki, CrowdStrike, Splunk, etc. Strong foundation in cloud, endpoint, and network security (AWS, Azure, hybrid) Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PIPEDA, Bill 25, PCI-DSS, CIS) Handson experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, DLP Ability to balance technical implementation with documentation and policy development Why Join JD Sports Canada? JD Sports is one of the worlds fastest-growing retailers. In Canada, were at a pivotal stage of building our cybersecurity foundation. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape core policies and protections from the ground up, while collaborating closely with global teams. Youll be part of a small, growing team with real ownership, impact, and access to international resources and mentorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr