Cybersecurity Investigator, Enterprise Cybersecurity & Data Investigations

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Cybersecurity Investigator to join their Enterprise Cybersecurity & Data Investigations team. The position requires experience in a Security Operations Centre and strong communication skills. The investigator will work on network and data security, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to address various cyber threats. The company values inclusivity, diversity, and offers competitive rewards, including flexible vacation and benefits starting on day one.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Competitive rewards program

Online courses and development opportunities

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Security Operations Centre or as Cybersecurity Analyst.
• Advanced communication skills in English; Spanish is a strong asset.
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity, such as practical labs and CTFs.

Responsibilities

• Detect and investigate threats to bank's network.
• Coordinate multiple issues and threats simultaneously.
• Collaborate across the organization to solve complex problems.

Skills

Incident management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cybersecurity concepts

Stakeholder management

Curiosity about emerging threats

Education

Post-secondary education or 5+ years experience

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Cybersecurity Investigator, Enterprise Cybersecurity & Data Investigations

Scotiabank ’s Cybersecurity Operation Centre (CSOC) team detects, monitors and investigates threats, coordinating key programs across the Cybersecurity Operations (CSOps) organization and Information Security & Controls (IS&C).

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Cybersecurity Investigations, the Cybersecurity Investigator works on network environment and data security cases stemming from the bank’s security controls, remediating and containing events that pose a network or data risk to the bank.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment coordinating multiple issues and threats that can be occurring simultaneously.
• Love to learn about new threats that can impact both the organization and its customers.
• Be adept at problem solving, collaborating across the organization to solve complex problems.
• Be passionate about good customer service.
• Love to communicate and thrive on communicating clear, accurate status on issues, problems and cases.
• Thrive in solutioning for multiple security domains (Security Management, Security Engineering, Identity and Access Management, etc.).
• Be motivated to build on existing knowledge and look to grow your career in cybersecurity.
• Love to collaborate with various business lines, IT support functions and IS&C Control functions.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• At least 1 year experience working in a Security Operations Centre or as a Cybersecurity Analyst.
• Post‑secondary education or a minimum of 5 years professional work experience.
• Advanced communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English; Spanish is a strong asset.
• Excel at managing incident calls and interfacing with multiple stakeholders for accountability.
• Familiar with working in large professional organizations.
• Understanding of basic computing, networking, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Curious about emerging threats and technologies and interested in applying these to the business.
• Hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, such as practical labs and CTFs.
• Certifications (Sec+, CySA+, Net+, A+, CISSP Associate) are nice to have.

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow and participate through our Employee Resource Groups.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We locate, remove and prevent barriers to build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Upskilling – Online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities and tuition assistance.

Competitive Rewards Program – Includes bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits starting on day one.

Community Engagement – Opportunities for community engagement and belonging with programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and more.

Location: Canada – Ontario – Toronto.

If you require accommodations (accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL interpreter, assistive technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.