Senior Cybersecurity Specialist Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

We are seeking an expert Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen our Cyber, Security, Risk & Controls (CSRC) organization. In this role, you will help establish and maintain cybersecurity governance frameworks, assess emerging threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with engineering, product, and risk partners to guide secure development practices and improve our overall security posture.

This position is essential to maintaining continuity in our cybersecurity operations following the departure of the previous role holder.

Position Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance frameworks, risk methodologies, and compliance processes.

Conduct penetration testing, code scanning, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and prioritize remediation based on risk levels and business impacts.

Configure, validate, and optimize SAST, DAST, and SCA tools (e.g., Veracode, Snyk, Sonar Qube, Burp Suite) to ensure high‑quality results and actionable insights.

Lead security assessment intake, triage, documentation, and reporting activities, collaborating with technical teams to implement corrective actions.

Communicate risk findings, governance improvements, KPIs, and KRIs to senior leaders, and contribute to executive‑level dashboards and risk reporting.

Required Qualifications

Strong understanding of information security controls, vulnerability management, and risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001/27002.

Proficiency with security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and application security testing platforms.

Experience with cybersecurity assessment frameworks (OWASP, PTES, OSSTM) and penetration testing techniques.

Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey risks and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, or equivalent.

Experience with Service Now Security Operations, Archer GRC, and cloud security (Azure, AWS).

Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and technology risk management.

Ability to collaborate effectively in Agile/Dev Ops environments with cross‑functional teams.

Experience developing executive dashboards, KPIs, and KRIs for cybersecurity and risk reporting.

When You Join Our Team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the…


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