Security Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

Candidate Profile Details:

  • Degree/Certifications Required: Post secondary, CISSP or security certifications are an asset
  • Years of Overall Experience: 10+ years of experience
  • % Interaction with Stakeholders: 100%
  • Preferred Candidate Background: Auditing and regulatory remediation background prefer banking or financial institution background
  • Selling Points of Position (CVP): Working on things that can directly impact the bank, working with stakeholders across the bank so they have the ability to network, global experience, experience working with senior management (Executives, VP's etc.)
Summary Of Day-To-Day Responsibilities:
  • Define, develop and/or implement Technology Controls / Information Security related policies, programs, tools and provide specialized expertise and guidance on assessing risks, identifying potential gaps and providing security solutions to mitigate risks and protect the Bank.
  • May participate on projects of moderate to high complexity and provide complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional, business line or enterprise level for own area.
Key Accountabilities
Customer
  • Provide consultation and advice to partners on a broad range Technology Controls / Information Security programs / policies / standards and incidents for own specialized area
  • Conduct project consulting on assessment of risk, definition of required controls, appropriateness of implemented control procedures, vulnerability assessments and any other relevant areas
  • Lead or contribute to completion of risk and control design assessments for an application portfolio, articulate and document impact of control gaps to the business and the overall Bank, risk mitigation and remediation plans, remediation strategy document as applicable
  • Contribute to the definition, development, and oversight of a global security management strategy and framework
  • Ensure technology, processes, and governance are in place to monitor, detect, prevent, and react to both current and emerging technology / security threats against ClientBG's business
  • Develop on-going Technology Risk reporting, monitoring key trends and defining metrics to regularly measure control effectiveness for own area
  • Work proactively with technology partners / stakeholders and service/platform owners to ensure all technology security components are integrated into the bank's overall Enterprise Architecture, and any control gaps are addressed.
  • Consult on Regulatory compliance requirements, reporting and questions
  • Provide support and consulting in preparation for Audits and in composing management responses and appropriate remediation activities
  • Participate in computer security incident responses relevant to business (or enterprise wide) and represent respective function and Enterprise position to the business, and business needs to incident response team
Shareholder
  • Adhere to internal policies / procedures, technology control standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
  • Adhere to and advise on / oversee / monitor / enforce enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to technology controls / information security activities
  • Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise
  • Remain informed of emerging issues, industry trends and/or relevant changes
  • Define / develop / implement / manage standards, policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Actively manage relationships with other areas of Technology / businesses / corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
  • Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
  • Assess / identify key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
  • Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure an in alignment with risk appetite
  • Participate in business specific / cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance
  • May develop / provide / contribute to complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional or enterprise level
Employee / Team
  • Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area
  • Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques
  • Prioritize and manage own workload to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines
  • Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
  • Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers
  • Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
Breadth & Depth
  • Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines and practices
  • Advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues
  • May participate on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
  • Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
  • Generally reports to Senior Manager or above
Must-Have Hard Skills:
  • 10+ years of experience within auditing, risk and regulatory remediation
  • Strong stakeholder management (strong advisory experience)
  • Experience working with Executive level - C-suite, VP's etc.
  • Cyber security and technology experience
Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience leading progress and touch point meetings
Nice-To-Have
  • Prior banking or financial institution background
  • CISSP, CISA, ISACA or CRISC certifications are an asset
Job Details
13869
Contract
6 months
Toronto
110.00 CAD
Recruiter
Pranshu Gupta
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3365573
  • 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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