IT Security Analyst / Security Advisor

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is a professional IT consulting team that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms and government sectors. We have been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge consulting services and recruiting all levels of IT positions for our clients.

We are currently seeking competent individuals to fulfill the role of IT Security Analyst / Security Advisor to join our dynamic team for our client, one of the major banks.

Location Address: hybrid – onsite 2x/week

Contract Duration: 6 months

Possibility of extension

Typical Day in Role:

• Acting as a central point of reference and core competency for Information Security. Assisting in the classification and protection of data resources by providing guidance on secure and cost-effective implementation of Bank's security policies and standards.
• Representing Information Security in projects, initiatives, mergers and acquisitions. Working with business lines to develop sound security strategic and tactical plans towards the reliable implementation of consistent and secure control processes to protect the Bank. Drive initiatives and support business functions to assess security risks and to make informed decisions to protect information assets.
• Providing guidance to design, develop and implement sound risk management controls in accordance with Bank's standards that assure the Bank's compliance with industry regulations. Keeping informed and well versed on financial industry regulations demands in different regions based on practical experience.
• Pursuing security and control process improvements to advance security compliance and improve internal processes.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1. 8+ years of working experience as an IT Security Analyst / Security Advisor

2. 5+ years’ recent hands-on experience with cloud security controls and experience in deployments and cloud architecture security (GCP and Azure preferred)

3. 5+ years’ hands-on experience with security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application, and networking environments

4. 5+ years’ combined experience with security technologies such as: Identify & Access Management, PKI, Intrusion Prevention, vulnerability assessments

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1. Experience with banking client is a strong preference so they are familiar with systems

2. Experience with/knowledge of financial services’ Security Governance Framework (policies and standards) is a strong asset.

3. Experience with Agile, Lean, Rapid Labs and other accelerated project frameworks would be an asset.

4. Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, etc.

5. Experience with regulatory guidelines related to the financial industry like OSFI.

Soft Skills Required:

• Must have advanced verbal and written communication skills in English, especially report writing ability.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines for multiple assignments and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Education

• College or university degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems/Security or technical equivalent.

Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, etc. an asset