Senior Cybersecurity Advisor

Bilinguallink; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

National Bank is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor in the Secure Zone – Asset Management team to drive vulnerability management and strengthen system resilience. You will bridge development, infrastructure and risk teams to translate findings into durable security fixes and guide remediation across complex environments.

You will oversee vulnerability management, application security and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on reducing risk and improving operational efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field with 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Concrete experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management and application security.
• Proficiency in modern technology environments such as Linux, cloud and DevOps practices.
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams in complex contexts.
• Ability to analyze advanced technical problems and propose structured solutions.
• Define a clear definition of done, validate proofs of correction and ensure follow-up until vulnerabilities are fully closed.
• Act as a technical ally for teams to speed up understanding of security issues and implement patches.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities from security tests (pentests, SAST, DAST, infra scans) to identify priority risks.
• Translate findings into remediation strategies suited to architecture and business constraints.
• Pilot and coordinate patch implementations with development, operations and infrastructure teams.
• Define and validate effective correction approaches (code, configuration, dependencies) and ensure quality.
• Optimize vulnerability management processes to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
• Support and influence teams to integrate security best practices into solution design.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Application security

Cloud environments

DevOps practices

Technical coordination

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

A career as a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor or Senior Cybersecurity Advisor in the Secure Zone – Asset Management team at National Bank means serving as a vulnerability management specialist. You act as a focal point between the development, infrastructure, cybersecurity and risk management teams to transform security findings into concrete and lasting corrective measures. This position allows you to have a direct impact on system resilience and reduce risk through your expertise in application security, systems engineering and complex technological environments.

Your job

• Analyze vulnerabilities resulting from security tests (pentests, SAST, DAST, infrastructure scans) to identify priority risks
• Translate findings into remediation strategies adapted to architecture constraints and business issues
• Pilot and coordinate the implementation of patches with the development, operations and infrastructure teams
• Define and validate effective correction approaches (code, configuration, dependencies) and ensure their quality
• Optimize vulnerability management processes to reduce delays and improve operational efficiency
• Support and influence teams in integrating security best practises into the design of solutions

Your team

In the Asset Management – Secure Zone sector, you are part of a highly specialised team and report to the Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its cross-sector collaboration, technical expertise and ability to navigate complex environments combining existing systems and new cloud technologies. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, and 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in software development or systems administration
• Concrete experience in cybersecurity, particularly vulnerability management and application security
• Proficiency in modern technology environments such as Linux, cloud and DevOps practises
• Experience in technical coordination or collaborating with several teams in complex contexts
• Ability to analyse advanced technical problems and propose structured and effective solutions
• Define a clear definition of done, validate proof of correction and ensure follow-up until vulnerabilities are fully closed.
• Act as a technical ally for teams to speed up understanding of security issues and implement patches.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees. We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Join us!