Senior Information Security Advisor, Cyber Security

Senior Information Security Advisor, Cyber Security Department

Location:

Toronto (Hybrid)
• Type:
Permanent

Salary: $ – $ per year

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Advisor to lead initiatives that safeguard information system assets and strengthen the organization’s security posture.

• Cybersecurity Incident Monitoring and Response: monitor security attacks and intrusions, respond in a timely manner, correlate alert data and threat intelligence, and participate in incident response activities.
• Cybersecurity Posture Corrections and Enhancements: conduct vulnerability scans, provide remediation guidance, evaluate emerging threats, lead the corporate patch management program, and support identity and access management initiatives.
• Cybersecurity Awareness
  
  Education:
  
  develop and maintain the corporate security awareness program.
• Cybersecurity Governance and Testing: implement and maintain information security policy and controls, monitor effectiveness of internal controls, conduct threat risk assessments and testing, and assist in the execution of the corporate information security plan.
• Support additional duties as assigned and ensure adherence to OPTrust’s policies, procedures, and values.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Security or IT Audit role with team lead responsibilities.
• Post‑secondary certification or degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Valid certifications: CISM, CISSP, CISA, and other industry certifications such as CEH or Cloud Security.
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST.
• Experience developing and maintaining vulnerability management, risk metric reporting (KPI/KRI), and security advisory activities.
• Experience with penetration testing, incident triage, tabletop and red team exercises.
• Hands‑on knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, CASB, vulnerability scanners, IDM, PAM, encryption, email, certificates, web filtering, and firewalls.
• Experience with Azure and Office 365 cloud security, and identity and access management reviews.
• Excellent oral, written, and people‑oriented communication and strong organizational, time‑management, and critical‑thinking skills.

• Health, dental, vision and extended health benefits.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Hybrid work model.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive vacation package with additional work‑life balance days.

OPTrust is an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.