Flair Airlines
Cybersecurity Engineer
Flair AirlinesCanada1 day ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology
Take Your Career to New Heights with Flair Airlines

We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone. We know who we are, and we’re confident in our approach—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Your Team

Join Flair’s Digital Operations team, where technology, security, and innovation protect the foundation of our airline’s digital environment. Reporting to the Director, Digital Operations, the Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for safeguarding Flair’s digital infrastructure through the maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity tools, technologies, and programs. This role is ideal for a well-rounded cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in endpoint protection, network security, vulnerability management, identity and access management (IAM), incident response, and cloud security.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will support the development and maturity of Flair’s cybersecurity ecosystem by contributing to incident response, enhancing threat detection and prevention, and assisting with cybersecurity policy implementation, awareness training, and compliance initiatives. This position requires a proactive, adaptable individual who can operate effectively across both technical and strategic domains in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This position is based on-site at our offices in Toronto (YYZ), Edmonton (YEG), Calgary (YYC), or Vancouver (YVR).

A Day In The Life

The duties of the Cybersecurity Engineer include:

  • Support the daily operation and ongoing improvement of Flair’s cybersecurity tools, systems, and processes.
  • Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents, including triage, containment, and root cause analysis.
  • Manage and optimize endpoint detection and response (EDR) and other endpoint protection solutions.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning, track remediation progress, and coordinate fixes with IT and application teams.
  • Assist with network security operations, including firewall policy management, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation.
  • Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to harden LAN/WAN, wireless, and remote access configurations in line with security best practices.
  • Administer and monitor identity and access management (IAM) controls, including SSO, MFA, and least-privilege access reviews.
  • Strengthen cloud security across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS environments by implementing configuration baselines and monitoring security posture.
  • Maintain and enhance email security and phishing defense tools.
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of cybersecurity awareness and phishing simulation programs.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of incident response playbooks, risk assessments, and security policies.
  • Partner with IT operations to support secure configuration and patch management processes.
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors and managed service providers on threat intelligence, monitoring, and compliance initiatives.
  • Prepare and maintain reports and dashboards tracking vulnerabilities, phishing results, and incident trends.
  • Support compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS).
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role

The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair's core values: honesty, efficiency, accountability, and respect, while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:

  • Education:
    • Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.
    • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC-200, or similar) are an asset.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, or IT security operations.
    • Hands-on experience across multiple cybersecurity domains and tools, including:
      • Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Segmentation, VPN, NAC)
      • Vulnerability and Patch Management
      • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
      • Endpoint Security and Hardening
      • Cloud Security (Microsoft 365 / Azure / AWS)
      • Email and Phishing Defense
    • Practical experience with a range of cybersecurity tools and technologies, including:
      • Network Security: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer), Cisco Firepower, pfSense.
      • Endpoint Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Palo Alto Cortex.
      • SIEM / Log Management: Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar/QRoC.
      • Vulnerability Management: Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
      • Identity & Access Management: Azure AD, Entra ID.
      • Cloud Security: Microsoft 365 Security Center, Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub.
      • Email Security: Mimecast, Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
      • Awareness & Phishing Simulation: Mimecast, KnowBe4.
    • Prior experience in aviation, transportation, or other regulated industries is considered an asset.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical information clearly.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    • Solid understanding of modern threat vectors, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and defence-in-depth strategies.
    • Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is an asset.
    • Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and commitment to continuous learning.
  • Requirements:
    • Clear Canadian Criminal Record Check (CCRC) and satisfactory employment references.
    • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction.
Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Flair, we prioritize our teams by cultivating a supportive, collaborative work environment filled with opportunities for growth. Investing in our people is at the heart of what we do because your success fuels our collective achievements. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where leaders thrive, innovation flourishes, and every team member feels valued and empowered.

Benefits

From the moment you join us, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being—because when you’re at your best, so are we. This benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive Salary– A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
  • Retirement Savings – A pension plan with employer-matched contributions.
  • Unlimited Travel Perks – Enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s bold, innovative, and fun, we want to hear from you!

Your Career, Your Journey—Join Flair!

If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey with Flair Airlines, please submit your resume through the job posting and answer a few questions about your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Apply by: November 20, 2025

At Flair, we’re committed to building an inclusive, equal, and accessible workplace that welcomes diverse talent. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodation during the selection process, just let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Flair; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Website: flyflair.com

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