Cyber Security Advisor

Wawanesa; Lethbridge, Calgary, City of Lloydminster, Edmonton, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Advisor to enhance its security posture. This role involves advising on security requirements, collaborating with various teams, and developing security guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and Cyber Security, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Join a company that values diversity and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility and a balance between in-office and remote work. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading mutual insurer recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and community support.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Plan

Generous Vacation Time

Personal Days

Premium Free Benefits

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT experience with a focus on Cyber Security.
• Knowledge of security tools, risk management frameworks, and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement security controls.
• Maintain understanding of the latest cybersecurity technologies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Cyber Security Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

3+ years in Information Technology

Cyber Security Certification

Tools

M365

Security Tools

Cloud Technologies

Job description

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Location: Hybrid - Canada, CA Lethbridge, AB (Hybrid), CA Vancouver, BC (Hybrid), CA Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CA North York - Toronto, ON (Hybrid), CA Wawanesa, MB (Hybrid), CA Calgary, AB (Hybrid), CA Montreal, QC (Hybrid), CA Thunder Bay, ON (Hybrid), CA Moncton, NB (Hybrid), CA Kitchener, ON (Hybrid), CA Lloydminster, AB (Hybrid), CA Dartmouth, NS (Hybrid), CA Ottawa, ON (Hybrid), CA Edmonton, AB (Hybrid), CA

Job ID: 9183

Working Business Language: This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000 - $105,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth, NS.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

The Cyber Security Advisor role contributes to Wawanesa’s success by advising technical and business teams on the implementation of security requirements to protect data and maintain & strengthen the organizational risk posture.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact and internal cybersecurity advisor for assigned projects and initiatives within Wawanesa.
• Employs a wide array of analytical techniques and research strategies to assess information and devise well-reasoned solutions to complex cybersecurity issues.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, and Information Security team members to provide support and solutions as an enabling function.
• Provides advisory support to Insurance and Technology groups by ensuring alignment with Security standards and policies with a focus on implementation of controls in applications, data, cloud platforms, systems, networks and end-point solutions.
• Consults broadly with both Technology and Business teams to guide and influence implementation of security in technology decisions and initiatives.
• Contributes to the development of security guidelines, design patterns, standards, and best practices for use by Insurance and Technology teams.
• Provides a security advisory service regarding policies, standards, procedures, and major industry regulations for Wawanesa’s applications.
• Fosters and promotes security culture amongst all Insurance and Technology stakeholders.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of the latest cybersecurity technologies, innovations, risks, emerging threats and industry developments.
• Performs software asset risk assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of Information Services/Information Technology related experience with minimum of 1 year in a Cyber Security related role.
• Working knowledge of industry standard technical security controls.
• Working knowledge of Cyber Security and Risk Management frameworks.
• Working knowledge of security tools and technologies.
• Experience with M365 and other cloud technologies and platforms.
• Experience with secure design of SaaS based applications.
• Familiarity with assessing and understanding vulnerability assessments.
• Ability to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, persuasively and eloquently.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and prioritize workloads.
• Possession of industry-related certifications is considered an asset.
• Experience in the insurance/finance industry is considered an asset.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives is an asset.

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!


Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to [e-mail].