Senior Security Advisor, Information Security

Job title: Senior Security Advisor, Information Security

Job description: At Intact, insurance is not about things. It’s about people. It’s what we believe, and it shapes everything we do. It’s why we strive to provide a second-to-none experience for our customers and create an inspiring workplace for our employees to thrive in.

As Canada’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance, we’re not only leading our industry, but we’re redefining what it means to work for it. As a recognized top employer, we’re committed to living our values and supporting our dedicated people who bring their best to work each day because they know their work matters.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Senior Security Advisor to join our team in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver who will play an essential role in supporting our growth. You will be a key contributing member to ensure effective management of cybersecurity risks and to monitor compliance against published cyber policies and standards for our group of companies.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in one of our Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal downtown offices.

Your contribution:

• Act as a Cybersecurity Advocate to provide guidance and advisory to our stakeholders in order to promote and encourage to follow company’s cyber policies and standards, and industry framework and best practices.
• Participate in our cybersecurity risk assessment process to identify and document cybersecurity related risks
• Provide mitigation plans to identified risks and monitor those risks to determine cybersecurity controls effectiveness and compliance
• Evaluate frameworks and external regulatory requirements (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], PCIDSS, etc.), as well as internal standards (e.g. code of conduct and usage) to define the requirements and necessary controls to mitigate security risks.
• Assist to obtain and report on key risk indicators for our group of companies
• Assist with third party risk management activities as needed

You would like to :

• Advise and make recommendations to the people responsible for programs, software and information systems security.
• Take part in developing, implementing and carrying out security risk and compliance management strategies.
• Ensure the quality of IT products and services according to applicable standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent education and experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Information Technology along with 3+ years of work experience in a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) role.
• Strong knowledge of information security management principles and practices. Preference will be given to those who have a strong background in Cloud related technologies.
• Strong ethical principles and understanding of business and information security ethics.
• Good knowledge of common security vulnerabilities of web and cloud applications and operating techniques from sources such as SANS, OWASP Top 10 and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
• One of these certifications would be required:
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, GSEC, GISP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and French preferred).
• Experience with the implementation and knowledge of GRC platforms will be considered an asset: e.g. ServiceNow, RSA Archer etc.

Your personal skills:

• Willingness to learn continuously and approach change with openness
• Creative and diplomatic approach to solve problems while being customer-driven
• Good work organization with ability to distinguish priorities

Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team:

• An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Flexibility in how and where you work
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An extensive, flexible benefits package
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased
• A casual ‘dress for your day’ culture that encourages you to be yourself
• A $350 annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle

Closing Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Intact, our value of Respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength, being inclusive and fostering collaboration. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please advise the Talent Acquisition partner who reaches out about the job opportunity and they will work with you to meet your needs.

Background Checks

As an employer and publicly traded financial services company, the best interests of our customers, employees and shareholders are important to us. We want Intact to be a great place to work! This means that internal and external candidates will be asked to consent to background checks so we can learn more about you. Please note that for positions with access to financial data or funds, your credit must be in good standing.

Internal Candidates

For internal candidates, you can apply for a posted position if you have been in your current position for at least 12 months and are performing at a satisfactory level. Please note we may have identified other internal candidates through our Employee Development Program, and that the selection process may also be opened to external applicants.

Eligibility to Work in Canada

It’s important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made. You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time.

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:43:58 GMT

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