Information Security Analyst

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

**Jr. Information Security Analyst**

**About Sun Life**

You believe life is about aiming high and making an impact. At Sun Life Financial, we work together, share common values and help each other grow and achieve goals.

With roots tracing back to 1865 in Canada, Sun Life Financial has grown to become an established and trusted name in insurance and financial services, with offices and operations in key markets around the world. We recognize that our growth, success and reputation for excellence are due in large measure to our talented and dedicated employees.

The **Jr.** **Information Security Analyst** reports to the Director or Manager - Security Advisory Services, and will be responsible for **supporting Senior Information Security Advisors within the team** in their day-to-day duties. Support work will include, but is not limited to analysis of security documentation/questionnaires from both vendor and internal teams, following up with initiative stakeholders (internal/external), analysis and presentation of raw data/metrics, review of legal agreements from an information security perspective, and escalating identified security concerns to senior team members.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist Senior Information Security Advisors in performing information security risk assessments. This work would include:

- Assess the security posture and security controls of a vendor
- Drafting risk reports which summarize the information security assessment including any risks to the organization
- Following up with stakeholders to clarify and validate information related to initiatives
- Provide security consulting services to Enterprise Services and Business Units
- Provide information security related input into technology vendor selection (RFP); and
- Once the required experience and aptitude has been shown, expectation will be that the Information Security Analyst will start to perform these tasks independently with mínimal supervision.

**Qualifications**:

- Recently completed Post-secondary education in related field
- Strong verbal communication - able to communicate complex and technical issues in plain English.
- Advanced writing skills with emphasis on report writing.
- Strong analytical/problem solving abilities.
- Strong understanding of existing and emerging Information Security technologies.
- Strong consulting skills and ability to influence a win - win outcome.
- Self-starter, strategic thinker, negotiator, and consensus builder.
- Ability to understand Sun Life's diverse business units and ability to work with diverse groups.
- Able to attain/Qualify for Canadian Federal Reliability Security Clearance.

**Assets**:

- Sound knowledge of technologies related to Information Security: encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, anti-virus, DDoS, behavioural analysis/advanced malware detection

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
49,200/49 200 - 81,200/81 200

**Job Category**:
IT - Technology Services

**Posting End Date**: