Job Description

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal\'s Top Employers in 2023. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

As the Vulnerability Assessments (VA) Manager for BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) candidates will be in charge of Penetration Testing and Red Team activity for the Americas region. The VA team carries out Penetration Testing for SDLC to identify weaknesses in application and infrastructure of both internally developed and third party systems. Additionally the VA team performs Red Team and Adversary Simulations aimed at measuring and maturing the defensive posture of CIB. VA Manager responsibilities include overseeing program level design, tracking of operations, and communication of gaps and insights to stakeholders and senior leadership through reporting and KRI/KPIs. Qualified candidates should have strong managerial experience overseeing technical teams and offensive security operations

In detail

• Strong technical experience or knowledge in engineering or development disciplines.
• Offensive Security or Ethical Hacking experience against a broad variety of assets.
• High level knowledge of the anatomy of a cyber attack.
• Knowledge and exposure to industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND.
• Able to scope, execute, and report on assessment or simulations aimed at measuring and validating defensive posture.
• Aid Blue Teams in simulating threat actor behavior and assist in development of new detective or preventative controls.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge or exposure to developing operations plans from intelligence reporting

Qualifications

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience in field such as Cyber, Computer Science, Information Security, or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years in Information Security or similar field
• Information Security Certifications (GPEN,GXPN,CREST,OSCP,OSCE,GWAPT,GCIH,GX-IH,GDAT)
• Strong technical background
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of English is required
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and desire to learn new things

Bonus

• Previous experience leading Offensive Security Team
• Previous experience leading Incident Response Team

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know

• We will review candidates as they apply, so don\xe2\x80\x99t wait to submit your application;
• If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
• You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas\xe2\x80\x99 office(s) is an essential function of this position;
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. These will be clearly mentioned in the qualifications of the position;

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

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About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas\xe2\x80\x99 mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,200 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal Top Employer 2023
• Canada\'s Best Diversity Employer 2023
• Women in Governance \xe2\x80\x93 Parity certified - Gold certification
• CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada\xe2\x80\x99s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• ROSEPH \xe2\x80\x93 Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
• IndigenousWorks
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec

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