Information Security Specialist

TD; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TD is seeking an Information Security Specialist to ensure compliance with industry laws and regulations. The role involves conducting assessments of security controls, evaluating their effectiveness, and communicating findings to stakeholders. With a commitment to colleague development and a focus on improving customer experiences, TD offers an inclusive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Regular development conversations and training programs

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in a lead assessor role using NIST Cyber Security Control Framework.
• Seven or more years of cybersecurity experience including risk assessments.
• Proven leadership of security and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent comprehensive assessments of security controls.
• Evaluate effectiveness of control design to meet compliance requirements.
• Prepare draft reporting of assessments and findings for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with security controls

Control maturity assessment

Education

Industry certifications like CISA, CISM

Job description

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Information Security Specialist

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Toronto, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date : June 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R_1414767

Line of Business : Technology Solutions

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD.

Job Description : The Role :

The Maturity Assessment Analyst (Security Specialist) is responsible for ensuring that the company complies with industry laws and regulations in support of the mission and strategic goals of TD Bank. The Maturity Assessment Analyst is responsible for compliance assessments as part of a larger team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by a system to determine its overall effectiveness.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of control design and operation to meet compliance requirements.
• Performs or facilitates various assessments based on banking requirements and security controls (NIST CSF, FFIEC, OCC, EUBA, OSFI, and NIST-CRI).
• Communicates assessment observations with stakeholders to confirm understanding.
• Prepares draft reporting inclusive of assessments, summaries, findings, and recommendations for management review.
• Performs compliance reviews at the request of management for updates to business processes or new initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate comprehensive familiarity with security controls, control implementation, assessment process and control maturity.
• Proven track record of successfully leading security and compliance initiatives at a project level.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess complex problems and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Two or more years' experience in a lead assessor role using NIST Cyber Security Control Framework or seven or more years of cybersecurity experience (risk assessments, control ownership, etc.)
• Deep understanding of evaluation and validation principles and practices.

Additional Details / Ideal Skills

• Position required to be in-office at appropriate TD Bank location no less than 2x per week.
• Limited travel.
• Ideal candidate industry certifications; CISA, CRISC, CISM, QSA, CISSP.

Who We Are :

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches / stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals.

Additional Information :

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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