Security Specialist

Security Specialist VAlternate / Related Job Titles

• Senior IT Security Specialist
• IT Risk & Governance Specialist
• GRC Security Specialist
• Information Security Risk Lead

Location & Onsite FlexibilityToronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
📍Toronto, ON
🗓 Currently 2 days onsite; expected to increase to 4 days onsiteContract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Overtime: Possible
• Extension: Possible Conversion: Possible
• Pay rate: $90 - $100/Hr

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Security Specialist V to support Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives within a large, regulated financial services environment. This role combines day-to-day operational oversight with project-based work, partnering closely with technology and business stakeholders across multiple lines of defense.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IT audit, governance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory remediation, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.What You’ll DoGovernance, Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Lead assessments of audit and regulatory remediation plans impacting information security controls
• Provide independent challenge and oversight across technology risk initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Lines of Defense

Audit & Regulatory Expertise

• Apply expert knowledge of IT Audit methodologies, IT Governance Controls, and Standards
• Support regulatory exams, issue escalation, validation failures, and governance reporting
• Evaluate remediation effectiveness for audit, regulatory, and ORM findings

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Contribute to the maturity of governance oversight and control practices
• Identify trends and emerging risk themes; provide insights to senior leadership
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Agile, Lean, AI, ML, Power BI, Python, and related tools

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with technology teams, risk services, auditors, and senior leaders
• Translate business needs into effective governance and risk solutions
• Train and mentor team members on risk, compliance, and remediation best practices

Required Skills

• 10+ years experience in IT Risk, Governance, Audit, or GRC within regulated environments
• Strong expertise in IT Audit, IT Governance Controls, and Risk Frameworks
• Experience evaluating audit and regulatory remediation efforts
• Knowledge of governance frameworks such as ITIL, NIST, COBIT
• AI experience and ability to leverage emerging technologies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• CRISC certification or equivalent experience
• CISA certification or equivalent experience
• CISSP certification or equivalent experience (asset)
• Six Sigma experience

Education

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Team & Culture

• Team size: approximately 15 members
• Collaborative, high-performing, and governance-focused environment
• Performance measured by quality of deliverables and outcomes

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan

Client DescriptionOur client is a top 10 bank in Canada and North America, providing comprehensive financial solutions across retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking. The organization is committed to building a world-class, diverse, and inclusive technology team, leveraging leading-edge tools and innovative approaches to governance, risk, and security.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number 25-29529 #gttca #gttjobs