Security Advisor Specialist

1 day ago


Montreal administrative region, Canada Intact Full time

Overview Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. Salary range (but not limited to) is provided with additional compensation and benefits details following. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or more (guaranteed income for life may be available through the plan) Salary information and bonuses: 118,700 - 145,100; Annual Bonus Target (based on base salary) with a potential payout up to double the target, subject to personal and company performance; 15% target bonus. As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security, including the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined considering experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented is based on a 35-hour workweek. We encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About The Role We’re looking for a Security Advisor Specialist to join our growing team. What You'll Do Here Identify security events that need to be monitored. Advise and support our team in all stages of development. Ensure key risk metrics/indicators are developed and implemented to systematically measure and report information-related risks. Identify and classify the risks then propose risk mitigation or remediation. Analyze the risks associated with various options and propose a security solution balancing potential losses and cost. Identify gaps in IT compliance control and supervise the documentation, implementation and tests for the IT compliance control portfolio. Monitor latest industry trends and proactively propose new security practices and technologies when appropriate. Perform or coordinate application security tests for project teams. Interpret the results of application security tests (code scanning, application intrusions, etc.). Inform and educate development teams regarding application security development standards, methods and tools. What You Bring To The Table University degree in information security or equivalent education/experience Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in information technology security Security certification would be an asset Strong knowledge of application security principles and practices Strong practical knowledge of cloud security in AWS or other cloud environments Experience in a DevSecOps - CI/CD environment Understanding of common security gaps in data and cloud applications and familiarity with sources such as SANS, OWASP Top 10 and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Understanding of security gaps in data/AI applications Team player and good collaboration skills Strong ethical principles and understanding of business and information security ethics For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required for interaction with English-speaking colleagues across the country. No Canadian work experience required; must be eligible to work in Canada. Diversity & Inclusion We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their perspectives. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We acknowledge the land on which we work and travel, and we are committed to reconciliation. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including workplace accommodations. If we need to provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment. If you are an Intact or belairdirect employee, please apply on the Internal Career Site. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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