Offensive and defensive security advisor

Desjardins; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

4 weeks vacation starting in firstyear

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Defensive Security Advisor to identify and mitigate threats to its systems, networks and applications. You will analyze incidents to determine scope and origin, collect data from defence tools, and monitor events while aligning with guidelines and risk appetite.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least four years of experience, and fluency in French. You will engage with stakeholders across technology functions, develop mitigation measures, and prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Action oriented with business insight, customer focus, and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose IT security, vulnerability, compliance and incident management needs to determine target outcomes.
• Examine, handle, resolve and log security events that pose an internal threat.
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions, action plans and intervention plans.
• Analyze data.
• Conduct studies.
• Make recommendations.
• Write reports.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a defensive security advisor, you help identify, analyze, eradicate and mitigate threats to Desjardins's systems, networks and applications. You analyze security incidents and determine their scope, impact and origin. You collect data from a variety of defence tools. You perform ongoing monitoring and interpret, analyze and report all events and anomalies in accordance with guidelines. You carry out risk assessments and tests to analyze vulnerabilities and you develop and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to strengthen Desjardins's security posture. You advise and assist clients and partners on major security-related initiatives and development projects related to resolving major security incidents, detecting vulnerabilities and protecting systems and networks. You propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based based on the organization's objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems. You use your analytical skills and detailed knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical. You interact with stakeholders working in other technology fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to IT security, vulnerability, compliance and incident management to determine target outcomes
• Examine, handle, resolve and log security events that pose an internal threat
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions, action plans and intervention plans
• Analyze data.
• Conduct studies.
• Make recommendations.
• Write reports.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of French is required
• Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Benefits

• 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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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility At Desjardins

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.