Sr. Consultant, Information Security

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is searching for a Senior Consultant in Information Security to join their Enterprise Cryptographic Services team in Toronto. This role involves ensuring compliance with cryptographic standards, providing mentorship, and supporting PKI and certificate management efforts. CIBC offers a flexible work environment and competitive benefits to empower employees in achieving their career ambitions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Paid day off for personal development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in cryptographic and certificate management services, maintaining PKI/CA.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ISSEP are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of PKI and Certificate Authority services.
• Lead and ensure compliance with cryptographic standards.
• Participate in audit and compliance reviews for cryptographic initiatives.

Skills

Certificate Management

Cryptography

Data Analytics

Information Security

Key Management

Security Operations

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Consultant, Information Security, you will join CIBC’s Enterprise Cryptographic Services team to ensure compliance with cryptographic standards, identify risks, and recommend improvements to align with best practices. You will also play a leadership role by supporting your team as an escalation point and providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role you’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• PKI and Certificate Management: Support the maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority (CA) services, develop policies and procedures, and manage day-to-day operations within a centralized Key & Certificate management team.

• Project Oversight and Compliance: Lead and review cryptographic, key management, and certificate management projects to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, while coordinating team schedules to meet project timelines.

• Audit and Governance: Participate in audit and compliance reviews, address identified gaps, and contribute to governance initiatives by developing policies, standards, and guidelines for cryptographic services.

• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide subject matter expertise in cryptographic services, troubleshoot PKI-related issues, resolve technical challenges, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure smooth operations.

• Data Analytics and Process Improvement: Analyze PKI-related data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, using data-driven insights to enhance processes and operations.

• Mentorship and Consultancy: Act as a trusted advisor by offering cryptographic consultancy services, ensuring compliance in certificate and key management, and providing coaching and mentorship to junior team members.

Who you are

• You have demonstrated expertise in cryptographic and certificate management services, maintaining PKI/CA infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. It’s an asset if you have certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ISSEP

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

**Prior to starting in this role, security checks, including a criminal record check must be successfully completed to the satisfaction of CIBC. An annual criminal record check may also be required.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 17th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Certificate Management, Cryptography, Data Analytics, Information Security, Key Management, Security Operations, Technical Leadership