Information Security Analyst 3

Canada Life; Montreal; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking an Information Security Analyst 3 in Montreal. This full-time role focuses on managing information security risks as part of a proactive cyber defense team. The successful candidate will conduct security assessments, provide consultations, and implement controls to protect sensitive information. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong experience in risk management.

Benefits

Supportive environment for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Information Security or IT, focusing on risk management.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA preferred.
• Reliability Status security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security consultation to stakeholders.
• Conduct security risk assessments and research emerging threats.
• Collaborate creatively with internal clients to deliver solutions.

Skills

Risk management

Information Security

Technical knowledge

Proactive thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Encryption

Firewalls

SIEM

Job description

Join to apply for the Information Security Analyst 3 role at Canada Life .

This is a permanent, full-time position. The Information Security Analyst III is part of the first line of cyber defense, working with IT and business partners to manage information security risks and ensure compliance with security policies. The role involves delivering analysis-based cyber security services, including security assessments, responding to inquiries, and assessing controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide security consultation to stakeholders.
• Implement security controls in projects and initiatives to protect confidential information.
• Conduct security risk assessments and research emerging threats.
• Develop and perform vulnerability assessments, documenting findings.
• Review vulnerability reports and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Collaborate creatively with internal clients to deliver solutions.
• Maintain continuous learning and influence others.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years in Information Security or IT, focusing on risk management.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA preferred.
• Experience interpreting and consulting on security principles and standards.
• Knowledge of security assessments, attack vectors, and mitigation controls.
• Technical background in networks, servers, applications, and cloud technologies.
• Understanding of security technologies like encryption, firewalls, IDS / IPS, malware protection, DDoS, DLP, SIEM.
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with IT control frameworks (SOC, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Proactive, strategic thinker with negotiation skills.
• Reliability Status security clearance required.

The salary ranges from $63,500 to $117,400 annually . Canada Life values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for all employees. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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