Senior Offensive and Defensive Security Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Identify, analyze, eliminate, and reduce threats to Desjardins's systems, networks, and applications.

• Simulate threats in response to the evolution of offensive techniques and threat actors.

• Design, develop, and implement offensive methodologies and tools.

• Mitigate risks associated with the deployment of offensive methodologies and tools.

• Adhere to strict processes and create new procedures to prepare the organization for cyberattacks.

• Lead and influence practitioners on development projects and innovative, complex strategic initiatives across multiple sectors.

• Simplify risks using clear language and engage stakeholders to enhance Desjardins's security posture.

• Develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions.

• Actively participate in the implementation of response plans.

• Lead large-scale development projects, initiatives, and activities with an organization-wide impact.

• Advise clients and partners on the positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives.

• Develop and update policies, standards, models, methodologies, tools, and programs.

• Conduct strategic monitoring to detect emerging security issues.

• Identify and analyze issues, report significant problems, diagnose issues, and provide recommendations.

• Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies.

• Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins, establishing agreements with external partners and organizations.

• Serve as an expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• A minimum of eight years of pertinent experience.

• Alternative combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

• Advanced proficiency in French, both spoken and written.

• Intermediate advanced proficiency in English, both oral and written.

• Action-oriented approach.

• Ability to handle complexity.

• Strong customer focus.

• Talent development skills.

• Appreciation for differences.

• Interpersonal savvy.

• Quick learner.

• Strategic mindset.

• Tech-savvy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year.

• Defined benefit pension plan that ensures predictable, stable income throughout retirement.

• Group insurance including telemedicine services.

• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses.

• Reimbursement for telework equipment.