Advisor, IT security

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT security advisor to safeguard IT assets and data from threats. In this pivotal role, you will design and administer security systems, analyze vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions to enhance security measures. Your expertise will guide clients and partners in managing significant IT security events, ensuring compliance and effective incident management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and drive security initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in IT security.
• Extensive knowledge of IT security standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose IT security issues and develop intervention plans.
• Analyze data and write reports on security compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Business Insight

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As an IT security advisor, you help protect IT hardware, software and data against modification, destruction, and accidental or unauthorized disclosure. You also assist in authentication and access control by designing, administering and controlling proven security systems. You analyze IT system vulnerabilities and implement protective measures to back up, restore and secure systems. You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives related to the management and resolution of major IT security events. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical, so you interact with stakeholders working in other technology fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to IT security, compliance and incident management to determine target outcomes.
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions, action plans and intervention plans.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports.
• Monitor the IT security and incident management industry.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year.
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement.
• Group insurance including telemedicine.
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment.

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients.

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning.

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-04-30