Senior Advisor, IT Security

Olymel; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-like work environment

Training and skills development

Certification program

Service recognition program

Comprehensive benefits package

Corporate discounts

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Olymel, a leader in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth, seeks a Senior Advisor, IT Security to protect systems, networks, and data across our industrial environments. You will guide security best practices, implement secure procedures, and drive continuous improvements with cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Director of Operational Security, you will influence architecture reviews, risk mitigation, and incident containment while balancing production needs and business continuity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior IT security or cybersecurity role.
• Experience in an industrial environment or OT security is an asset; CISSP certification is advantageous.
• Proficiency with CrowdStrike, Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Armis, Proofpoint, and Microsoft security tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical resource for the cybersecurity team, IT teams, plant teams, and external vendors.
• Independently manage complex security initiatives, from needs assessment through implementation and follow-up.
• Assess and challenge architectures, configurations, security controls, as well as recommendations from system integrators and vendors.
• Identify risks that may not always be immediately apparent and recommend realistic mitigation measures adapted to operational realities.
• Analyze security incidents, understand attack paths, and establish containment priorities.
• Work in industrial environments where system availability, production, SAP, and business continuity must be taken into consideration.
• Provide clear recommendations supported by rigorous technical analysis.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Prioritization

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in cybersecurity / computer science

Tools

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Fortinet

Armis

Proofpoint

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

Join Olymel — Innovation, Quality, and Sustainable Growth!

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are looking for an Senior Advisor, IT Security to join our dynamic team. If you are motivated by the challenge of developing effective strategies, improving internal processes, and fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment, this opportunity is for you!

Why choose Olymel?

Career Growth: Develop your skills and progress in an environment that values personal and professional development.

Corporate Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.

Innovation: Participate in innovative projects that have a real impact on the organization.

The Role, Your Impact

As a Senior Advisor, IT Security, reporting to the Director, Operational Security, you will be responsible for protecting systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access or use. You will serve as a trusted resource on security best practices, contribute to the implementation of secure procedures, and analyze security incidents to recommend continuous improvements. More specifically, you will:

• Act as a senior technical resource for the cybersecurity team, IT teams, plant teams, and external vendors;
• Independently manage complex security initiatives, from needs assessment through implementation and follow-up;
• Assess and challenge architectures, configurations, security controls, as well as recommendations from system integrators and vendors;
• Identify risks that may not always be immediately apparent and recommend realistic mitigation measures adapted to operational realities;
• Analyze security incidents, understand attack paths, and establish containment priorities;
• Work in industrial environments where system availability, production, SAP, and business continuity must be taken into consideration;
• Provide clear recommendations supported by rigorous technical analysis.

Your Qualifications For This Role

• Education: University degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, or any other combination of education and training deemed equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a senior IT security or cybersecurity role. Assets: Demonstrated experience in an industrial environment or OT security, as well as CISSP certification.
• Technologies: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Armis, Proofpoint, and Microsoft security technologies.
• Skills: Autonomy, leadership, excellent prioritization skills, ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Here's Everything Olymel Has To Offer

• A competitive annual salary, to be discussed based on your experience
• A truly family-like work environment
• Personalized support for your training and skills development
• An attractive certification program
• A service recognition program
• A comprehensive compensation package and a range of competitive benefits
• Attractive corporate discounts
• A company committed to sustainable development, that creates and markets quality products, promotes animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reduces its environmental impact, and gives back to the communities where it operates through various programs, including “Ensemble on redonne”.

Thank you for your consideration.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our selection processes.