Sr. Security Services Consultant

Fortra Arabia; Canada; Presencial; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fortra in Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Security Services Consultant to act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers to identify and remediate security risks and strengthen their posture. You will translate complex security challenges into practical, sustainable solutions while mentoring colleagues and driving best practices across engagements.

The role requires deep technical expertise in risk assessments, security design, and compliance frameworks, with strong consulting skills and a

Formación

• 10+ years in information security and risk management.
• Experience with risk assessment frameworks and regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX).
• Strong consulting and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient English communication and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct IT and information security risk assessments and provide remediation recommendations.
• Design security solutions aligned with customer requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Perform white-box penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediations.
• Guide customers in security implementations and remediation initiatives per PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, or similar.
• Assist customers in addressing findings from assessments and audits and implementing new controls.
• Advise on security architecture, OS capabilities, configuration and best practices.
• Develop sustainable processes and controls to maintain security post-engagement.
• Help customers monitor compliance requirements and supporting documentation.
• Communicate findings and risks effectively to technical and business stakeholders.
• Build long-term relationships and mentor colleagues and customers on cybersecurity best practices.

Conocimientos

IT risk assessment

Security architecture design

Penetration testing

Regulatory compliance

Client consulting

Project management

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Educación

CRISC

CISA

CISM

CISSP

Descripción del empleo

Whether you're an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you're passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

We are seeking an experienced, client-focused Senior Security Services Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted security advisor to customers, helping them identify and address security risks, strengthen their security posture, and meet evolving compliance requirements.

You will assess customer environments, design security solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements, and guide customers through remediation and implementation initiatives. Combining deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills, you will translate complex security challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

As a senior member of the team, you will also share expertise, mentor others, and help customers adopt security practices and processes that enable them to manage their environments effectively beyond the initial engagement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct IT and information security risk assessments, identify security gaps, and provide clear, actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Design and recommend security solutions that align with customer requirements, internal security policies, and applicable regulatory or compliance obligations.
• Perform white-box penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses and recommend appropriate remediation.
• Guide customers through security implementations and remediation initiatives related to requirements and frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOX, and HIPAA, as applicable.
• Assist customers in addressing findings from security assessments and audits and implementing new security technologies and controls.
• Advise customers on security architecture, operating system capabilities, configuration, and security best practices.
• Develop and implement sustainable processes and controls that help customers maintain appropriate security practices following project completion.
• Help customers implement and monitor compliance requirements, including applicable security and compliance solutions and supporting documentation.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Build trusted, long-term customer relationships by providing practical guidance tailored to each customer's environment and business needs.
• Manage multiple customer engagements and projects while maintaining clear communication regarding priorities, progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Mentor colleagues and educate customers and internal stakeholders on cybersecurity practices and emerging security considerations.
• Identify opportunities to improve consulting methodologies, assessment practices, documentation, and service delivery.
• Perform additional duties and contribute to security initiatives and projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of professional experience working with the IBM i operating system.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, enterprise risk, compliance, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience identifying and remediating security concerns discovered through formal risk assessments.
• Demonstrated experience with IT and information security risk frameworks, enterprise risk methodologies, and security risk assessment practices.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, privacy, and security compliance requirements and their application within customer environments.
• Experience designing or assessing security architecture, infrastructure, systems, and applications.
• Hands-on experience conducting security assessments and testing, including white-box penetration testing.
• Experience supporting security or compliance initiatives involving standards and requirements such as PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, or similar frameworks and regulations.
• At least one relevant security, risk, audit, or governance certification, such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Strong consulting and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and security concepts for business and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of customer engagements, and keep appropriate stakeholders informed.
• Strong project and time-management skills, including the ability to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent customer engagements.
• Proven ability to develop trusted, long-term customer relationships.
• Experience mentoring others and sharing cybersecurity knowledge and best practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide se