IT - Security Specialist V

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.


Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Security Specialist to join our client.
 

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $82 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: Hybrid: currently 2 days on site, moving to 4 days on site as of Nov 3

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours


Job Responsibilities: 

• Review requests for firewall rules and/or security exceptions (e.g. URL filtering exceptions, SSL decryption bypass). Work with the client to ensure the requests meet the required OCISO standards
• Oversee, monitor, enforce enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to technology controls / information security activities
• Maybe required to provide after-hours support for firewall Rules review.
• Participate in business specific / cross-functional / enterprise initiatives helping to identify risk and provide guidance
• Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency especially of existing processes
• Understanding of key controls, ability to write TSS standard documents
• Create opportunities to educate clients/ stakeholders to influence a risk aware culture
• Participate in the investigation of Information Security Incidents and development of remediation/prevention mechanisms
• Able to work well with others and be able to influence and change behaviors and build consensus
• Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques
  

Experience & Qualification Requirements:   

• 10 plus years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and understanding of various network platforms including firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, switches, WAN technologies, MPLS, Load Balancing and WiFi
• Experience with firewall rules management - review, approval, assessments
• NIST, config drift and vulnerability management, understanding of Qualys
  

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****

***We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team. ***
 
How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.