Information Security Advisor

Sun Life; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an Information Security Advisor in Waterloo to assist with risk assessments and compliance related to information security. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IT, a strong understanding of security technologies, and effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Pension and stock programs

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Flexibility to work remotely

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 5 years experience in Information Security and IT.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of existing and emerging security technologies.
• Experience conducting risk assessments for cloud-based technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in business language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information security risk assessments and manage risks.
• Review contracts for security requirements and best practices.
• Provide security consulting to safeguard confidential information.
• Report on status of information security risk assessments.

Skills

Information Security Risk Assessment

IT Principles and Protocols

Cloud-based Technologies

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Professional designation (e.g., CISSP, CCSP)

Tools

AWS

Azure

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Job Description :

Information Security Advisor

Reporting to the Director, Security Advisory Services, the Information Security Advisor will assist business units with risk assessment and compliance matters as it relates to Information Security.

The Information Security Advisor will conduct information security risk assessments on initiatives, third-party suppliers / external vendors, applications, perform security contract reviews, advise on security best practices, and review emerging security strategies. The Information Security Advisor interacts with various Sun Life business groups and teams, including but not limited to, Business, Architecture, Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance and Risk, and Privacy teams.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will :

• Provide support to Sun Life Business Group through conducting information security risk assessments, reviewing contracts to ensure inclusion of security requirements, performing supplier / third-party risk assessments, and advising on security best practices.
• Assess initiatives / projects to ensure implementation controls aligns with Sun Life Information Security policies and directive requirements.
• Provide security consulting to ensure appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard and protect Sun Life confidential information from intentional or accidental disclosure, modification, or destruction, and improve overall security.
• Provide reporting to management team on status of information security risk assessments, identified risks, and current work activities.
• Provide preliminary recommendations to the management team on information security related risks.
• Track and manage open information security risks to ensure corresponding risk remediation plans and target dates are in place. Work with respective business and / or technology risk owner to ensure risk remediation.

What will you need to succeed?

Minimum of at least 5 years experience in Information Security and Information Technology (IT)

In-depth knowledge of information security and IT principles, protocols, practices, and industry standards

Experience conducting information security risk assessments, including of cloud-based (SaaS) technologies, e.g. AWS and Azure

Strong understanding of existing and emerging information security technologies

Strong communication and negotiation skills with senior staff and executives

Excellent report writing skills

Familiarity with contract wording and interpretation of security clauses

Must be able to work and communicate with various business groups from a non-technical perspective and interpret technical context into common business language

Self-starter, can work with minimum supervision, strategic thinker, negotiator and consensus builder

Ability to work with diverse groups

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Security and Risk Management or comparable professional education / training in a field relevant to IT Security management

Professional designation relating to Information Security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA)

Unique Requirements :

The successful candidate is required to attain Canadian Reliability Security Clearance (administered by submitting fingerprints to the RCMP).

Please review the section 201 on the Federal Government site to verify if you are eligible for this clearance (https : / / www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca / esc-src / personnel / pdcf-rsrp-eng.html).

What’s in it for you?

We’re honoured to be recognized as 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work.

We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work Canada.

Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work.

Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.

Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health : mental, physical, and financial.

The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range :

63,000 / 63 000 - 104,000 / 104 000

Job Category :

IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date : 21 / 08 / 2025

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services and Insurance

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