IT Contract & Cybersecurity Risk Specialist

Dexian; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,257 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing and IT solutions firm based in Canada is seeking a Contract Specialist to support its Vendor Information Security Management function. The role entails reviewing vendor contracts to ensure compliance with IT security and data protection standards, requiring over five years of experience in reviewing IT contracts. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience reviewing third-party contracts related to IT.
• Hands-on experience with IT contract clauses and vendor risk terms.
• Solid understanding of information security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor contracts for compliance with enterprise IT security requirements.
• Identify and communicate contractual risks to stakeholders.
• Support Legal and Procurement with contract language and risk positioning.

Skills

IT and cybersecurity requirements

IT Risk Management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Strong communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Law degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Archer

Power BI

Job description

A prominent staffing and IT solutions firm based in Canada is seeking a Contract Specialist to support its Vendor Information Security Management function. The role entails reviewing vendor contracts to ensure compliance with IT security and data protection standards, requiring over five years of experience in reviewing IT contracts. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced hybrid work environment.