Information Security Risk Advisor

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is looking for an Information Security Consultant to enhance their security posture. The position involves conducting assessments, managing risks, and contributing to governance. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in Information Security, possess strong analytical skills, and hold a relevant degree. The role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in the work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

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Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Information Security or a similar role.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CIA, or CISM are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Collaborate on governance initiatives and provide recommendations.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Information Security

IT Governance

Mentorship

Risk Assessments

Security Technologies

Security Testing

System Security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

What you'll be doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Information Security. You’ll be on the front lines of building the future of information security at CIBC. As an Information Security Consultant, you’ll assess projects for security risks and present recommendations that allow the business to make informed conclusions. You’ll provide insight and support to assemble policies and procedures that safeguard our clients, enhance risk management, and enable our success. The role is responsible for delivering technical expertise in the development and support of activities, processes, procedures and tools for protecting technology based information. The role works on complex issues involving one or more technical areas, mentoring employees and performing tasks of advanced technical depth and breadth. The role troubleshoots complex issues for all levels while reviewing, developing, testing and implementing security plans and control techniques. The role exercises independent judgement and decision making within ownership of projects, defining and supporting the implementation of the minimum security configuration for all IT hardware and software and ensuring that industry best practices are maintained. Using strong analytic and inductive thinking, the role assesses projects for security risks, identifying the potential exposures, and presenting recommendations that are practical and achievable, enabling the business to make informed risk decisions.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you\'ll succeed

• Security assessments – Leverage your expertise in Information Security Management to prepare and conduct assessments for both planned initiatives and unplanned instances. Perform clear and thorough threat and vulnerability scans of internal and external devices. Use your knowledge of processes, tools, techniques, and practices for assuring consistency to standards associated with accessing, altering, and protecting organizational data.

• Risk reviews – Examine and interpret requirement documents and architecture diagrams. Collaborate with senior leaders and make informed, risk-based recommendations to enhance information system security. Weigh business needs against security concerns to help guide the business to make practical and informed risk choices.

• Governance support – Proactively contribute to governance initiatives, providing technical and business advice, as well as insight on management processes. Contribute to the development of governance and risk-related company policies.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 3-5 years of experience in Information Security or in a similar role.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don\'t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• You’re a certified professional. It’s an asset if you have your CISSP, CIA, or CISM designation.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Information Security, IT Governance, Mentorship, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies, Security Testing, System Security, Troubleshooting