Security Analyst II - Governance & Data Protection

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Share plan

Wellbeing program

Pension plan

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation is hiring a Security Analyst II – Data Governance and Protection, joining the Partner Solutions team. You will support the Data Governance and Protection group, implementing controls and shaping governance for clients.

The candidate will bring 3–5 years in IT/security, strong knowledge of data protection, and proficiency with Purview, Power BI, and Azure Logic Apps. This role is hybrid and Canada-wide, with a competitive salary and annual bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, and/or a cybersecurity specialization.
• 3–5 years in information technology or information security/data protection.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data security and governance concepts.
• Excellent communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Implement technical and administrative controls for data protection.
• Evaluate technologies related to data protection.
• Collaborate on governance policies across multiple clients.
• Work with stakeholders to advance data governance practices.
• Automate processes to strengthen data protection.
• Document data governance processes and workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven methods.

Skills

Enterprise cybersecurity

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Azure Logic Apps

Power BI

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

80,700 - 98,700

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

10%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are a passionate team driven by innovation and the desire to push boundaries. Our environment is dynamic and conducive to learning and professional growth. We believe in the power of transformation and are committed to continuously evolving to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Our team is growing, and we need you!

Join Partner Solutions (PSI) as a Security Analyst II – Data Governance and Protection. In this role, you will support Partner Solutions Inc.’s Data Governance and Protection team by helping implement and grow the practice within the organization and for its clients.

What you’ll do here:

• Support the implementation of technical and administrative controls for data protection, aligned with the overall data governance and protection strategy, as well as the objectives of Partner Solutions and its clients.
• Support the evaluation of various technologies related to the data protection practice, taking into account the specific requirements of the organization and its clients.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at optimizing data protection and developing governance policies within a service delivery environment involving multiple clients.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support the advancement of the data governance and protection practice.
• Implement and automate processes that strengthen data protection capabilities and improve the security posture of a multi-client environment.
• Contribute to documenting data governance and protection processes, workflows, and best practices.
• Implement continuous improvement principles within the practice and its associated processes, using a data-driven approach.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, and/or a specialization in cybersecurity.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in information technology or in the field of information security/data protection.
• Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and data protection principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data security and governance tools and concepts.
• Good knowledge of Canadian data protection laws.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Purview.
• Strong knowledge of commonly used programming languages.
• Excellent proficiency with Azure Logic Apps.
• Programming experience with Power BI is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a structured and autonomous approach to work.
• Good initiative and prioritization skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Positive attitude, team spirit, and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning, and maintaining technical cybersecurity skills.
• AZ-900 and SC-401 certifications are assets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. This role requires regular interaction with colleagues and clients across the country.
• No Canadian work experience is required; however, candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.