IT Security Officer

Relevance; Montreal, Lévis; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking an IT Security Officer (ITSO) to oversee information security for a defined IT sector within the property and casualty insurance domain. You will analyze risk, contextualize vulnerabilities, and produce security dashboards for executives, while guiding sector initiatives and investments.

The role requires eight years of relevant experience, certifications such as CISSP/CISA/CISM/CAMS, and strong French with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field required.
• Minimum eight years of relevant information security experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAMS or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in risk management, vulnerabilities, and security architecture.
• Strong executive communication skills in French; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee information security for a defined IT sector within the Desjardins group.
• Lead risk analysis, review action plans, and monitor sector initiatives.
• Produce information security dashboards and report to leadership.
• Collaborate with BSOs and influence critical suppliers on security delivery.
• Drive sector-wide security projects and strategic investments.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Security architecture

Executive reporting

French language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

IT Security Officers (ITSOs) are responsible for overseeing information security for a specific IT sector. This position is tied to the Personal and Business Services segment of the property and casualty insurance sector. ITSOs have a direct influence on IT at their division. They are entrusted with a variety of responsibilities including risk analysis, reviewing action plans, contextualizing vulnerabilities, producing information security executive dashboards and monitoring strategic sector initiatives. They exert a tactical and strategic influence over the day-to-day operations of various sectors and their future investments in information security. At Desjardins, ITSOs are supported by a range of technical IT security experts who use a matrix approach to improve the ITSOs’ workflows as needed. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Work in close collaboration with the chief security officer’s representatives, that is to say, business security officers (BSOs).
• Serve as a sectoral expert for certain cross-sector initiatives to help improve the way IT teams are managed.
• Act as a representative of the Desjardins Group Security Office to influence critical suppliers with their information security service delivery.
• Serve as a sectoral expert for large-scale projects with a high level of complexity, including major projects and business acquisitions.
• As a sectoral expert, proactively influence the IT teams that report to you.
• Closely monitor operational activities in information security and track progress on action plans.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in information security and/or the general tech sector
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Recognized security certifications including CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAMS or any other relevant certification
• Experience managing information security risk and managing vulnerabilities
• Experience in security architecture
• Experience in executive communication and reporting
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in French
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Mastery of the strategic and pragmatic aspects of implementing information security requirements

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Security (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-16