It - Security Specialist V

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
IntroductionRobertson is seeking a skilled IT - Security Specialist V to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period:
12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate:
Starting form $84 per hour
Location:
Toronto, ON
Location Type:
Hybrid
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday, core business hours
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to provide security consulting, governance oversight, and technical expertise across complex technology and business initiatives
In this role, you will partner with Architecture, Infrastructure & Engineering, and Risk teams to assess security risks, develop security standards, and implement effective security controls that support modern technology solutions
You will play a key role in defining security requirements, establishing governance guardrails, and enabling the secure adoption of cloud, container, AI, and enterprise network technologies
Provide security consulting and risk assessments for technology initiatives and projects
Review solution designs and provide risk-based security recommendations aligned with enterprise security standards
Develop and maintain security standards, technical requirements, STIGs, control mappings, and implementation guidance
Support governance and security reviews for cloud, hybrid, on-premises, containerized, B2B, and emerging technology environments
Assess and provide guidance on security controls for Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, APIs, SaaS solutions, AI-enabled technologies, and partner connectivity solutions
Design and maintain governance controls supporting secure access, URL filtering, network segmentation, B2B connectivity, and Zero Trust initiatives
Partner with technology teams to establish security guardrails and governance controls that can be consistently applied across the enterprise
Contribute to governance modernization, automation, and process improvement initiatives
Support enterprise-wide security governance programs and strategic security initiatives
Build strong relationships with business, technology, engineering, and security stakeholders
Experience & Qualification Requirements
Post secondary Degree required
10+ years of Networking experience
Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and security control frameworks
Experience conducting security assessments and evaluating technology risk
Strong knowledge of network security technologies, architectures, and enterprise security principles
Strong knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, DNS, and related network technologies
Ability to understand network traffic flows and assess security implications across complex enterprise environments
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures, secure access technologies, and network segmentation principles
Automation skills
Security knowledge/background
Prior financial institution, highly regulated, large enterprise environment experience
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
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