Senior Data Security Consultant (12-month contract)

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Data Security Consultant to ensure data protection across their digital ecosystem. This role involves designing robust security strategies while complying with regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience with Azure data security and a strong grasp of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive perks including bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up

Generous vacation policy

Annual professional development allowance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data security, governance, or related roles.
• Expertise in Azure data security for both structured and unstructured environments.
• Experience working in a banking or financial services environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce security protocols for databases and structured data repositories.
• Evaluate existing and emerging tools for database protection.
• Conduct access reviews and audits across designated systems.

Skills

Azure data security

Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Data governance

Excellent communication

Database security tools

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure SQL

Blob Storage

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.

How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.

Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly‑owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform eqbank.ca one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

The primary objective of the Senior Data Security Consultant role is to design, implement, and maintain robust data protection strategies across EQ Bank’s digital ecosystem. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of both structured and unstructured data by applying governance frameworks, access controls, classification standards, and retention policies.

By aligning data security initiatives with EQ Bank’s strategic goals, such as digital innovation, regulatory compliance, and customer trust, the role plays a critical part in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling secure business operations. It supports the bank’s transformation efforts by embedding security into cloud platforms, collaboration tools, and core banking systems.

Key outcomes include the successful deployment of security guidelines, enhancement of database protections, and enforcement of data retention standards. These achievements will strengthen EQ Bank’s risk posture, improve operational resilience, and ensure adherence to industry regulations and best practices.

The Core Responsibilities!

• Establish Structured Data Security Guidelines – Define and enforce security protocols for databases and structured data repositories.
• Assess and Pilot Database Security Tools – Evaluate existing and emerging tools for database protection and lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives.
• Enhance Data Classification Controls – Implement labeling and classification mechanisms for structured data and cloud‑based fileservers.
• Develop Unstructured Data Security Guidelines – Create and maintain security standards for platforms including SharePoint, Azure Files, and OneDrive.
• Lead Fileserver Migration Projects – Oversee migration initiatives to SharePoint, ensuring implementation of access controls and sensitivity labels on new sites.
• Conduct SharePoint Access Audits – Perform access reviews and audits across designated SharePoint sites to identify and remediate risks.
• Strengthen Data Access Governance – Collaborate with infrastructure and business teams to ensure robust access governance.
• Implement Data Retention Policies – Define and apply retention standards across Exchange, Teams, Copilot, OneDrive, and SharePoint platforms.

Let's Talk About You!

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data security, governance, or related roles.
• Expertise in Azure data security, including both structured (e.g., Azure SQL, Dataverse) and unstructured (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage) environments.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Experience with database security tools and classification frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks, including PIPEDA, GDPR, OSFI guidelines, and NIST standards.
• Ability to leverage AI capabilities to enhance data security operations, automate governance processes, and improve risk detection and response.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing technical, regulatory, and compliance environments.
• The incumbent is expected to interact with all employees, including executives, and thus good verbal and written skills are important.
• Experience working in a banking or financial services environment is an asset.
• Ability to think out of the box for solutions to technical problems.

What we offer [For full‑time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top‑up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days

🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in‑office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200‑25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!