Security Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Canada is seeking a Security Specialist to lead IT risk assessments and improve governance. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in IT risk and security, with relevant certifications. The role offers a hybrid work model and competitive pay, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• 10+ years as an IT Risk Specialist in governance, risk, and compliance.
• Strong background in information security and controls risk frameworks.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of audit and regulatory findings.
• Provide guidance on IT Risk Governance Control Frameworks.
• Identify emerging themes and provide management advice.

Skills

IT Audit and Control methodology

Project and change management

Technology controls

Independent assurance

Agile frameworks

Artificial Intelligence knowledge

Excellent business communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

CRISC certification or equivalent

CISA certification or equivalent

CISSP certification or equivalent

University degree or relevant field

Tools

RSA Archer

JIRA

Confluence

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Security Specialist

Contract Duration : 6 months (Extension possible)

Pay rate : Up to C$100 / hr

Location : Toronto, ON

Work Type : Hybrid- 2 days per week minimum. Wednesday is the anchor day. Monday to Friday - core business hours

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of audit and regulatory findings remediations required to mitigate risk within technology infrastructure and applications, working with stakeholders across the three lines of defense to ensure effective risk mitigation and remediation
• Provide advice and guidance to Technology segments and Technology Risk Services on various areas requiring subject matter expertise and interpretation : Audit & Assurance Standards; IT Risk Governance Control Frameworks, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of mature Governance Oversight & Control practices, through improvement of Risk Identification, Control Design, and Operating Effectiveness.
• Identify emerging themes, understand trends, and provide specialized business management advice to senior management and respective teams while raising industry, external, and internal, enterprise, and business awareness.
• Lead continuous improvement projects, leveraging agile / lean continuous improvement practices / methods that demonstrate sustainable and leading-edge solutions (e.g. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Power BI / Apps, Python, etc.)

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

• Expert knowledge of IT Audit and Control methodology, IT Governance Controls and Standards, and associated tools to ascertain the quality and effectiveness of technology remediation plans.
• Experience with project and change management methods to deliver on assurance, governance, and oversight initiatives that align with strategic objectives.
• Competencies in technology controls, emerging threats, and technology risk disciplines and practices.
• Strengthen the independent assurance, governance, and oversight operations, utilizing lean continuous improvement practices and tools.
• Apply core Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming to execute operational workplan projects.
• Knowledgeable in Artificial Intelligence to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions that enhance business operations, decision-making, and innovation.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, information security specialists, and business stakeholders to align AI initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical AI solutions.
• Ability to train colleagues and team members related to risk and compliance of issue remediations.
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills; meticulous documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously, prioritize demands, and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals across the organization and at various levels (technical, business, Senior & Executive Management).
• Stay current with the latest research and trends in AI / ML and recommend relevant tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Required Education / Experience

• Degree / Certifications Required : CRISC certification or equivalent experience.- Must have
• CISA certification or equivalent experience.- Preferred
• CISSP certification or equivalent experience is a plus. - Nice to have
• Years of experience : 10 years plus experience.

Must have skills

• 10+ years as an IT Risk Specialist with relevant experience in governance, risk, and compliance management within regulated industries.
• Information Security or technology risk and controls background in the financial industry is a plus.
• IT governance experience in information security and controls risk frameworks (i.e., ITIL, NIST, COBIT).
• Knowledge and experience with various lifecycle methodologies / frameworks, i.e., Agile, Project Management, IT Processes, Risk Management frameworks, and process / operations.
• Knowledge and experience with various technology tools, including, but not limited to, RSA Archer, JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, MS Office, and Excel.
• CRISC certification or equivalent experience.- Must have
• University degree or relevant field / equivalent experience.

Nice to have skills

• Experience or knowledge with AI- Co-Pilot, Power BI, and Automate.
• CISA certification or equivalent experience.- Preferred
• CISSP certification or equivalent experience is a plus. - Nice to have

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Company

Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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