Cyber Security Advisor - Hybrid (Canada)

Wawanesa Insurance; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Cyber Security Advisor to assess risk, define security requirements, and guide stakeholders on controls across applications, data, cloud platforms, and networks.

This head-office, hybrid role offers collaboration with technology and business teams nationwide, opportunities to influence security decisions, and participation in a comprehensive benefits and pension program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems and technology related experience including Cyber Security.
• Experience providing internal or external consulting or advisory services is a significant asset.
• Knowledge of securing AI systems and leveraging AI for automation and process improvement.
• Experience with cloud technologies (M365, Azure, AWS) and secure-by-design principles for various applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advisory and guidance to Technology and Business Teams to align with standards and policies.
• Influence technology decisions and initiatives with a security-focused lens.
• Contribute to development of security guidelines, design patterns, and best practices.
• Advise on policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements for applications.

Skills

Cyber security

Security advisory

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

AI security knowledge

Tools

M365

Azure

AWS

Job description

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Cyber Security Advisor to assess risk, define security requirements, and guide stakeholders on controls across applications, data, cloud platforms, and networks.

This head-office, hybrid role offers collaboration with technology and business teams nationwide, opportunities to influence security decisions, and participation in a comprehensive benefits and pension program.