Who We Are:

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.

Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

Who You Will Work With:

The vacant Threat Intelligence, Senior Specialist role will report to the Leader, Threat & Vulnerability Management. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Threat Intelligence, Senior Specialist to be part of our Threat & Vulnerability Management team within Cybersecurity. This role will be part of the Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting practices and work with cross functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate threats to Interac.

What You Will Do:

• Support the threat intelligence and hunting strategy in alignment with business objectives

• Identify, prioritize, document, and communicate potential threats across the organization

• Lead threat-informed defenses via collaboration with other cybersecurity functions

• Hunt for threat actor behaviors and TTPs prioritized by threat intelligence

• Model threats that will impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Interac’s products; implement improvements to close gaps in the security stack

• Develop actionable intelligence to disseminate and drive actions to improve security posture

• Prepare briefing materials, including ad-hoc executive briefings and specific issue briefings

• Report on actionable KPIs and KRIs on organizational posture against threat landscape

• Manage internal threat intel platforms including integration with various security controls

• Actively participate in various communities within the industry to stay informed of emerging threats and share intelligence where beneficial to the community

• Provide expert-level support for large scale or complex security incidents

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in Threat Intelligence or Threat Management fields

• Excellent writing and presentation skills to facilitate communication of threats, vulnerabilities, and other escalation points to various stakeholders

• Outcomes driven, the ability to figure-it-out to reach the desired outcome

• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work, both personally and at a team level

• Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work autonomously with attention to detail

• An understanding of technical concepts and are an avid learner of new technology

• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity

Technical skills

• Expertise in Threat Intelligence analysis, strong understanding of security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities

• Working experience with Threat Intelligence Platforms, including integration into other security controls

• Strong understanding of strategic, tactical, operational, and technical threat intelligence

• Experience with threat modelling concepts such as STRIDE, PASTA, etc., and applying into real world scenarios

• Experience using Cyber Kill Chain and Mitre ATT&CK frameworks

• Experience conducting threat hunts against threat actor behaviours and TTPs using hypothesis-led approach

• Experience in conducting or supporting Incident Response investigations

• Experience with Cyber Security testing methodologies (Red, Blue, Purple teams)

• Experience with security devices such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, HIDS/HIPS, anomaly detection, Firewall, Antivirus, EDR and their data outputs

• Knowledge of security industry standards and best practices such as OWASP, ISO 27001/2, NIST

• Cybersecurity certificates such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP

What We’re Offering:

The hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge

• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind

• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future

• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance

• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family

• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families

• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

Why Join Us?

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

• Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

• Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.

• Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.

• Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.

• Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.