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 V to join our clientin support of an existingvacancy.

Contract Period: 3 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: Starting from $92 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid

Business Hours: Monday-Friday; Core Business Hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives
• Planning and implementation of enterprise IT system, business operation, and facility defenses against security breaches and vulnerability issues
• Auditing existing systems, while directing the administration of security policies, activities, and standards
• Direct and apply control systems to prevent error, abuse, fraud, etc
• Take full responsibility for minimizing disaster threat effects and for recovery
• Raise awareness of all levels of the organization regarding security practices
• Aligns the security policy with policies and plans of the organization
• Constantly review procedures for security failings and disaster recovery
• Originating/maintaining security policies and strategies
• Ensure compliance with security plans/standards
• Manage risk analysis, disaster recovery, planning and event simulation

Experience & Qualification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10 Years of IT Technology Experience
• Management experience - will be managing team in terms of processes/ technology issues
• Technology background
• Engineering technology delivery experience
• Agile focused
• Very strong communication skills/ strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Physical security technology experience
• Banking experience

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

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.