IT Security Officer (ITSO)

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Lévis is looking for an IT Security Officer to oversee information security in the property and casualty insurance segment. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of relevant experience and strong communication skills in both French and English. You will work closely with various teams and play a crucial role in managing risks and influences across projects and sectors. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in information security.
• Experience managing information security risk and vulnerabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of implementing an information security program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the chief security officer and business security officers.
• Influence technological teams and critical suppliers in information security.
• Act as a sectoral expert for complex projects and business acquisitions.

Skills

Information security management

Executive communication

Interpersonal savvy

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

IT Security Officers 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. The ITSO has a direct influence on the division at a technological level. ITSOs 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. Throughout their day-to-day operations, they exude a tactical and strategic influence over various sectors as well as 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 their own workflows as needed. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Work in close collaboration with the chief security officer’s representative, that is to say, business security officers (BSO).

• Serve as a sectoral expert for certain cross-sector files to help improve the way technological teams are managed.

• Act as a representative of the Desjardins 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.

• Use your sectoral expertise to proactively influence the technological teams that report to you.

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.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field

• At least 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

• Experience managing information security risk and managing vulnerabilities

• Experience in executive communication and reporting

• Recognized security certifications including, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAMS or any other relevant certification

• Proficiency in communicating in written and oral French at an advanced level

• 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

• Advanced knowledge of the strategic and pragmatic aspects of implementing an information security program

Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-07-29