IT Security Officer

Desjardins Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Pension plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins Group invites applications for an IT Security Officer (ITSO) to oversee information security for a defined IT sector within property and casualty insurance. You will collaborate with BSOs, influence IT teams, and manage vulnerabilities while delivering executive dashboards and action plans.

We seek a senior professional with a Bachelor’s in IT, 8+ years in information security, and certifications such as CISSP/CISA/CISM/CAMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and 8+ years of relevant information security experience.
• Recognized security certifications CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAMS or other relevant certs.
• Advanced oral and written communication in French; strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk analysis and review action plans within the IT security domain.
• Contextualize vulnerabilities and produce information security dashboards for executives.
• Monitor sector initiatives and influence IT decisions and future security investments.
• Collaborate with the CSO representations and business security officers (BSOs).
• Represent Desjardins Group Security Office in large-scale projects and with key suppliers.

Skills

Security risk analysis

Executive dashboards

Vulnerability context

Security architecture

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

CISSP

CISA

CISM

CAMS

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
• 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 reportingAdvanced 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

Differences 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!

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We’re the choice for over 52,000 employees and we’re named one of Canada’s top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.