Information Security Specialist

Sun Life • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$65,000 - CA$105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Security Specialist participates in the delivery of the Information Security Vulnerability Management capability and corresponding services within the Digital Security Threat Management department. The role’s primary mandate is in the vulnerability management service including management of internal and external scanning processes and tracking and reporting vulnerabilities identified.

Requirements

• University degree or Certificate in Information Security or Computer Technology is an advantage.
• Intermediate IT/Information Security experience in vulnerability management or core security technologies.
• Intermediate Internet, networking, and computer knowledge (software & hardware).
• Knowledge of Information Security principles, protocols, practices and industry standards.
• Understanding of existing and emerging Information Security technologies.
• Good technology generalist, with a good understanding of all aspects of IT especially architecture.
• Experience with ServiceNow modules.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Professional designation relating to Information Security (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA) is an advantage but not mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Previous hands-on security technology experience and a passion to learn.
• Detail oriented with good organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vulnerabilities with subsequent classification and investigation follow up.
• Investigate and report information security vulnerabilities across both infrastructure and application environments.
• Participates in the delivery of the Information Security Program, including Enterprise Vulnerability Management, Risk Reporting and Security program initiatives.
• Researching vulnerabilities/threats and writing technical and non-technical reports for management.
• Look for opportunities to automate or enhance existing processes in the Vulnerability Management team that aligns to the Digital Enterprise model.

Benefits

• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree