Security Specialist

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Security Specialist V in Toronto, Ontario, to oversee IT security and compliance for a top bank. The role requires over 8 years of experience in security assessments, particularly within financial environments. Responsibilities include leading security strategies, conducting audits, and implementing policies. This contract position offers a hybrid work model and a pay rate of $90 - $100/hour.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience conducting security assessments.
• Proven work history applying banking standards to IT environments.
• Hands-on experience with PEGA cloud platforms in a security context.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead security planning and strategy across IT systems.
• Conduct audits of existing systems and recommend improvements.
• Implement and maintain security policies and standards.

Skills

Security Assessment & Consulting

Cloud Security (PEGA platform)

Banking/Financial Compliance Standards

Job description

Overview

The Security Specialist V plays a critical role in advancing enterprise-wide IT and data protection initiatives. This role will oversee the implementation of security standards, ensure compliance across IT systems, and lead assessments to identify and mitigate threats. The specialist will directly support a new enterprise security program and collaborate with a high-performing internal team within one of Canada’s leading financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead security planning and strategy across IT systems, operations, and infrastructure.
• Conduct audits of existing systems and recommend proactive security improvements.
• Originate, implement, and maintain security policies and standards.
• Perform risk assessments, threat modeling, and disaster recovery simulations.
• Provide security consulting aligned with banking regulations and internal controls.
• Maintain awareness and alignment of security policy with business objectives.
• Work closely with stakeholders (50% interaction rate) on program execution and standards compliance.
• Participate in initiatives to prevent errors, fraud, and abuse.
• Evaluate procedures for gaps and failures in disaster response readiness.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience conducting security assessments and making security recommendations.
• Proven work history applying banking standards to IT and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience working with PEGA cloud platforms in a security context.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Previous experience working in the financial services industry or within a top-tier bank.
• Background in security testing aligned with regulated industries.
• Experience supporting large cross-functional teams.

Required Skills

• Security Assessment & Consulting
• Cloud Security (PEGA platform)
• Banking/Financial Compliance Standards

Preferred Skills

• CISSP or equivalent security certification
• Risk Analysis & Disaster Recovery
• IT Policy Development
• Stakeholder Communication
• Security Incident Response

Additional Skills

• Informatics planning and coordination
• Supervision and leadership of technical staff
• Security policy alignment and auditing
• Simulation of event-based threats

Job Details

• Primary Job Title: Security Specialist V
• Alternate/Related Job Titles: Cybersecurity Consultant; IT Security Analyst V; Cloud Security Specialist; Information Security Advisor; Security Compliance Consultant
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 2 days onsite; moving to 4 days onsite starting Nov 3
• Contract Details:
• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: ~10 months
• Start: ASAP
• End: June 2026
• Pay Rate: $90 - $100/hour
• Shift/Hours: Monday to Friday, Core Business Hours

About the Client

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!

Job Number

25-25113