It Security Specialist V

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Security Specialist V to join our client
Contract Period: 12 Months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $88 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: Hybrid - Currently 2 days on site, moving to 4 days on site
Business Hours: Monday - Friday; Core business hours
Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee, monitor, enforce enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to technology controls / information security activities
  • Participate in business specific / cross-functional / enterprise initiatives helping to identify risk and provide guidance
  • Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency especially of existing processes
  • Understanding of key controls, ability to write TSS / STIG standard documents
  • Create opportunities to educate clients/ stakeholders to influence a risk aware culture
  • Able to work well with others and in particular be able to influence and change behaviors and build consensus
  • Participate in development of pre-defined database security control exceptions, e.g. allowing database owner permissions for registered service accounts when required by vendor design of COTS
  • Review requests for database security exceptions (e.g. validating that exception request fall into pre-defined exception use-cases; exceptions to controls on excessive permissions, encryption of data at-rest or in-transit)
  • Work with the client to ensure the requests meet the required Security standards
  • Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques
Experience & Qualification Requirements:
  • 10 Years of Experience in an Information Technology role preferably within the financial services Industry or a consulting company
  • University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent Information Security certification
  • Knowledge and understanding of various database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure PaaS DBs, and/or Oracle, and ideally with some knowledge of: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DB2, MySQL (Not all are required)
  • Experience with Database Security Administration or Governance thereof
  • NIST, config drift and vulnerability management, understanding of Qualys
  • Must be organized, flexible, and able to multitask
  • Solid communication written and verbal skills are required
  • Creating Process Control and Documents
  • Working with business partners to ensure remediation plans are followed
  • Resourceful and able to work independently with minimum supervision under the direction of the Database Security Governance PO
  • Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****
***We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team. ***
How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment. #LI-TM1

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3191872
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
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