Offensive and defensive security advisor
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Levis, QC, Canada
- Complexe Desjardins Montréal, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Temporary position for 12 months.
As a defensive security advisor, you help identify, analyze, eradicate and mitigate threats to Desjardins's systems, networks and applications. You analyze security incidents and determine their scope, impact and origin. You collect data from a variety of defence tools. You perform ongoing monitoring and interpret, analyze and report all events and anomalies in accordance with guidelines. You carry out risk assessments and tests to analyze vulnerabilities and you develop and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to strengthen Desjardins's security posture. You advise and assist clients and partners on major security-related initiatives and development projects related to resolving major security incidents, detecting vulnerabilities and protecting systems and networks. You propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization's objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems. You use your analytical skills and detailed knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical. You interact with stakeholders working in other technology fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to IT security, vulnerability, compliance and incident management to determine target outcomes
- Examine, handle, resolve and log security events that pose an internal threat
- Develop and help implement objectives, solutions, action plans and intervention plans
- Analyze data. Conduct studies. Make recommendations. Write reports.
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
- Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of four years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
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Job Family
Security (FG)Unposting Date
2026-11-5More about this job
Responsibilities
The advisor identifies, analyzes, and mitigates security threats while managing incident response and vulnerability assessments. They also provide expert recommendations to strengthen the organization's security posture and support major security initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess at least four years of relevant experience. Proficiency in French is required, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- IT security
- Vulnerability assessment
- Incident management
- Risk assessment
- Threat analysis
- Network security
- System security
- Compliance
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Coordination
- Security policies
- Security standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Flexible vacation
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance
- Telemedicine
- Health and wellness expense reimbursement
- Telework equipment reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Technology
- Software
Keywords
- Offensive security
- Defensive security
- IT security
- Vulnerability management
- Incident management
- Risk assessment
- Threat mitigation
- Network security
- Compliance
- Data analysis
- Security posture
- Security policies
- Security standards
- Hybrid work
- Security incidents