Cybersecurity Advisor
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Minimum of 10 years of experience in security assessment and authorization roles involving develop,implement and maintainenance of SA&A Policies,procedures and guidelines.
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- English
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Original job description
Position Description
As a Security Advisor, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's information systems and data. You will be responsible for assessing and authorizing the security controls implemented within our systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive security assessments of information systems, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement and enhance security controls.
Develop and maintain security authorization documentation, including Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Authorization Packages.
Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices to continually improve the organization's security posture.
Participate in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures.
Assist in responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in security assessment and authorization roles involving develop,implement and maintainenance of SA&A Policies,procedures and guidelines.
In depth knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Experience conducting security assessments and vulnerability assessments.
Strong understanding of networking protocols, systems architecture, and security technologies.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non technical stakeholders.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
As a Security Advisor, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's information systems and data. You will be responsible for assessing and authorizing the security controls implemented within our systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive security assessments of information systems, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement and enhance security controls.
Develop and maintain security authorization documentation, including Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Authorization Packages.
Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices to continually improve the organization's security posture.
Participate in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures.
Assist in responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in security assessment and authorization roles involving develop,implement and maintainenance of SA&A Policies,procedures and guidelines.
In depth knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Experience conducting security assessments and vulnerability assessments.
Strong understanding of networking protocols, systems architecture, and security technologies.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non technical stakeholders.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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Responsibilities
Assess information systems and security controls, identify vulnerabilities and threats, and develop authorization documentation such as Security Assessment Reports and authorization packages. Advise on risk mitigation, improve security policies and controls, monitor emerging threats, and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, plus at least 10 years of experience in security assessment and authorization, including developing and maintaining related policies and procedures. Candidates should have knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001, experience with security and vulnerability assessments, understanding of networks and systems architecture, and strong communication skills; CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications are highly desirable.
Skills
- Security Assessments
- Security Authorization
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Security Controls
- Security Documentation
- Incident Response
- Security Investigations
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- Networking Protocols
- Systems Architecture
- Security Technologies
- Security Policy Development
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Technology
- Consulting
Keywords
- Cybersecurity
- Security Advisor
- Security Assessment
- Security Authorization
- Security Assessment Reports
- Authorization Packages
- Security Controls
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- Networking Protocols
- Systems Architecture
- Security Technologies
- Security Policies
- Security Standards
- Security Procedures
- Incident Response
- Security Investigations
- Corrective Actions
- CISSP
- CISM
- CISA
- Information Systems