Information Security Specialist – CRISC/CISSP
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Information Security Specialist – CRISC/CISSP focused on assessing security risks, advising technology and business stakeholders, and supporting ongoing improvements to security methodologies and processes, including efficiencies and AI adoption efforts.
Pay rate range (CAD): $72.46/hr – $86.96/hr
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support on potential security risks and emerging cyber trends
- Partner with line of business and technology teams to proactively identify risks
- Present practical, achievable recommendations aligned to security goals and business priorities
- Support the Cyber Security AI Adoption Program with required risk and security guidance
- Contribute to updates and changes to security methodologies and processes to improve effectiveness
- Support threat-risk assessments and security decision-making activities
- Assist with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities in support of security objectives
Desired Skill-Set
- 5+ years working in banking and financial services
- Experience in Information Security Risk Management
- Experience in Threat-Risk Assessments
- Experience in Vulnerability & Penetration Testing
- Experience supporting Application Security development initiatives
- Exposure to Agile environments
- Familiarity with Archer or other IRM platforms
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to balance risk, business priorities, and practical implementation
- Analytical, proactive problem-solving approach
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with emerging technologies
- Background in AI (highly valued)
- Knowledge of cloud computing technologies
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CRISC
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