Information Security Specialist

Information Security Specialist - Cyber Security Incident Response Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 hours per week Line of Business: Technology Solutions Pay Details: $96,900 - $136,800 CAD Job Description As an Information Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats targeting TD. You will work within the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), leading investigations, developing detection and hunting techniques, and strengthening our incident response capabilities. Essential Job Functions Guide partners on a broad range of technology throughout incidents Lead Cybersecurity Incidents and Cybersecurity events Lead or contribute to containment and recovery plans for Cybersecurity Incidents Contribute to the definition, development, and oversight of a global security management strategy and framework Ensure technology, processes, and governance are in place to monitor, detect, prevent, and react to both current and emerging technology and security threats against TD businesses and network domains Develop ongoing operational enhancements for Cybersecurity including alerting, monitoring, and detection across multiple security domains Adhere to internal policies and procedures, technology control standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement Adhere to, advise, oversee, monitor and enforce enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to technology controls / information security activities Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise Job Requirements University degree or equivalent hands‑on work experience 7+ years of hands‑on relevant experience Expert knowledge of Information Technology (IT) security and Incident Management practices across multiple cybersecurity domains Strong hands‑on experience with traditional incident response detection tools such as SIEM, EDR, XDR, Firewall, WAF, email proxies, NIDS, and equivalent Advanced hands‑on experience in all modern Operating Systems (Windows/NIX/Cloud/Mobile) Advanced scripting skills, can read data structures and software binary code Advanced knowledge of Enterprise, technology controls, cybersecurity, and cyber risk issues Strong communications, leadership and people building skills within Information Technology and/or Cybersecurity A demonstrated ability to participate in complex, comprehensive and large projects The ability to serve as a leading expert in technology controls and information security for project teams, the business, organization, and external vendors Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience as an Incident commander or manager working on complex information security and cybercrime‑related incidents, requiring coordination with internal and external enterprise teams, as well as third parties and vendors, partners Extensive experience working cybersecurity events and incidents related to network layer 7/application and internet facing attacks Extensive experience briefing Senior Executives related to cybercrimes, information security incident triage, incident containment, and incident recovery Extensive experience authoring complex communications associated with cybercrime and information security incident triage, incident containment, and incident recovery Extensive experience authoring and maintaining electronic and operational playbooks, and other process/governance documentation Understanding of Security principles, techniques and technologies such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls and OWASP Top 10, MITRE Attack Expert knowledge of SIEM and UEBA solutions such as Splunk, Azure Sentinel or similar, along with experience of CrowdStrike, MS Defender for Endpoint, XSOAR Expert knowledge of forensics tools such as Encase, Axiom, Autospy, OSForensics, FTK Imager or similar Certifications: GIAC (GCIA, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GSEC, GCFA), CCNP, CCNA, CISSP, Cloud security Who We Are TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. Additional Information This job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements. Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role. Interview Process We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call. Accommodation Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Language Requirement (Quebec Only) Sans Objet Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr