Senior Security Advisor

BrokerLink

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Description :Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.We want to invest in you! Your success is our success and our purpose of “we’re here to help people” is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members! Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!The Position:We are looking for an Senior Security Advisor to join BrokerLink in one of our offices in Alberta, Ontario, or Atlantic region on a Permanent FT Basis to serve as part of the Cybersecurity team. This role will be involved in leading, implementing and supporting various security objectives across the organization and serve as subject matter expert to support the overall security program.What the Role Entails:
  • Provide security engineering and support for projects, embedding security throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement security plans and processes
  • Develop and implement security controls using Microsoft technologies, including Azure Defender, MS Defender XDR, MS Sentinel, and Purview, focusing on workload protection and posture management
  • Conduct thorough security assessments and ensure compliance with security requirements, mitigating risks effectively
  • Perform comprehensive security reviews for business acquisitions to identify and mitigate security risks
  • Participate in planning and designing enterprise security architecture to ensure robust security measures are in place
  • Assist Level 1 and Level 2 Security Analysts in investigating security incidents, employing methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain. Leverage AI to automate investigation and response processes effectively
  • Develop and implement information security metrics, measurement criteria, and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement
  • Assist in the design and testing of BCP and DR initiatives to ensure resilience against security threats
  • Lead identity and access management projects, utilizing Microsoft Identity products and tools such as Azure Active Directory, MFA, Conditional Access, and Azure PIM
  • Collaborate with development teams to promote secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Assist in enhancing the vulnerability management program to proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
  • Make recommendations and document baseline security configurations for networks, systems, and technologies to enhance overall security posture
  • Support teams with security audit requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Create and maintain security-related documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures
  • Provide guidance, and instructions to Level 1 and Level 2 Security Analysts. Help create a culture of security awareness and expertise within the team
The Successful candidate will have:*If you feel you have the equivalent skills, please apply*
  • Post-secondary education in IT/Computer Science
  • Azure Certification (AZ-500) is a must-have
  • 8 + years in Information Security with hands on technical experience in Microsoft/Azure environments
  • Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical security architectures at the specified experience level
  • Ability to lead conversations as a subject matter expert representing the Cybersecurity team
  • Strong IAM background with proficiency in identity governance, Entra ID/Azure AD, MS conditional access policies, and MFA
  • Hands-on experience in collecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, including the ability to disseminate cyber threat intel
  • Experience in Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), and familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub
  • Experience with Azure Defender for cloud, M365 XDR, MS Sentinel
  • Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, PCI DSS)
  • Certifications like CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CIRC) are an asset
  • Experience in a 24x7 Security Operations Center is a nice-to-have
  • Understanding governance and risk frameworks (such as COBIT, NIST RMF, and Risk IT) is an asset
  • Scripting language familiarity (PowerShell, Python, ) is an asset
As part of our employee promise, here are some of the many perks of working with us:
  • Flexible health and dental insurance benefits package
  • Personal Spending amount to invest in your healthy lifestyle
  • RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
  • ESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX:IFC) program with matching aspect
  • ‘Dress for your day’, dress according to your daily schedule
  • Competitive compensation package with bonus aspect
  • Employee discount program, including Apple, Bell, Rogers and more!
  • Paid Time Off in the form of: Personal days, Volunteer days, Exam/Study Time, Jury Duty and starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year!
  • Working for an employer who is regularly recognized as one of Canada’s best employers such as Kincentric 2023
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.BrokerLink is committed to providing an accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength! We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated.Discover more about BrokerLink! Visit our new dedicated Webpage -At BrokerLink, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that inspires each of us to be the best we can be. Join our team and make a difference!

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