Manager, Cyber Resilience & Offensive Security

EQ Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market-leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

EQ Bank is seeking a Cyber Resilience Testing Specialist in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves designing and executing the bank's Cyber Resilience Testing program, including red team exercises and threat simulations.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of IT experience, with 3-5 years specifically in offensive security. EQ Bank offers competitive bonuses, RRSP matching, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of technical IT experience.
• 3-5 years focused on offensive security roles.
• Strong knowledge of cyber controls testing frameworks like MITRE.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the Cyber Resilience Testing program.
• Provide input to effectiveness testing of Cyber Security Controls.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration for program objectives.

Skills

Technical IT experience

Offensive security roles expertise

Collaboration

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical roadmap development

Education

College diploma or university degree in computer science

Industry-recognized certifications (CISSP, OSCP, etc.)

Job description

Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 800,000 customers across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™ and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly‑owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

This role is responsible for designing, planning and executing the bank’s Cyber Resilience Testing and offensive security program, commonly referred to as “red team exercises”. The role develops and manages processes that identify continuous red team and infrastructure penetration test objectives through the course of the year while also planning the execution of threat simulation activities. The role facilitates the communication and presentation of technical cyber control effectiveness to key stakeholders.

The Core Responsibilities

• Design and execute the bank’s Cyber Resilience Testing program e.g. Red team exercises, cyber threat simulations.
• Provide input to the effectiveness testing of EQBank’s Enterprise Cyber Security Controls and cyber roadmap prioritization activities.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to achieve objectives of the programs in purview.
• Maintain the standards, procedures and guidelines for domains under purview.
• Develop and manage measures to ensure effective monitoring control adequacy and compliance for areas under purview.
• Develop and manage means of measured performance of control processes and technologies for areas under purview.
• Provide technical guidance for the team and subject‑matter advice to stakeholders.

Let’s Talk About You

• A college diploma or university degree in computer science (or related course) or industry‑recognized certifications (e.g. CISSP).
• Minimum of 7 years of technical IT experience with at least 3‑5 years specifically focused on offensive security roles.
• Strong knowledge of cyber controls testing frameworks such as MITRE Framework.
• One or more of the following certifications are highly preferred: OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, CISSP, CISM.
• Strong engineering and automation experience; prior hands‑on security automation experience is desired.

Non‑Technical Skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. Collaboration is key to integrating offensive security insights across the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically; this role needs to analyze reports to identify patterns and assess weaknesses.
• People and team management abilities.
• Technical roadmap development and execution.
• Ownership and accountability.

What we offer (for full‑time permanent roles)

• Competitive discretionary bonus.
• Market‑leading RRSP match program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Maternity/parental top‑up while you care for your child.
• Generous vacation policy and personal days.
• Virtual events to connect with fellow colleagues.
• Professional development and comprehensive career development program.
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience.

The incumbent will be working hybrid, with in‑office time spent working from Equitable Bank’s office at 2200‑25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire.