Senior Security Advisor

  • Terrace Bay
  • Brokerlink
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 processesDevelop and implement security controls using Microsoft technologies, including Azure Defender, MS Defender XDR, MS Sentinel, and Purview, focusing on workload protection and posture managementConduct thorough security assessments and ensure compliance with security requirements, mitigating risks effectivelyPerform comprehensive security reviews for business acquisitions to identify and mitigate security risksParticipate in planning and designing enterprise security architecture to ensure robust security measures are in placeAssist 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 effectivelyDevelop and implement information security metrics, measurement criteria, and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvementAssist in the design and testing of BCP and DR initiatives to ensure resilience against security threatsLead identity and access management projects, utilizing Microsoft Identity products and tools such as Azure Active Directory, MFA, Conditional Access, and Azure PIMCollaborate 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 vulnerabilitiesMake recommendations and document baseline security configurations for networks, systems, and technologies to enhance overall security postureSupport teams with security audit requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standardsCreate and maintain security-related documentation, including policies, standards, and proceduresProvide 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 ScienceAzure Certification (AZ-500) is a must-have8 + years in Information Security with hands on technical experience in Microsoft/Azure environmentsLeadership experience in the development and implementation of technical security architectures at the specified experience levelAbility to lead conversations as a subject matter expert representing the Cybersecurity teamStrong IAM background with proficiency in identity governance, Entra ID/Azure AD, MS conditional access policies, and MFAHands-on experience in collecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, including the ability to disseminate cyber threat intelExperience in Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), and familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, GitHubExperience with Azure Defender for cloud, M365 XDR, MS SentinelStrong knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, PCI DSS)Certifications like CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CIRC) are an assetExperience in a 24x7 Security Operations Center is a nice-to-haveUnderstanding governance and risk frameworks (such as COBIT, NIST RMF, and Risk IT) is an assetScripting 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 packagePersonal Spending amount to invest in your healthy lifestyleRRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matchingESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX:IFC) program with matching aspect‘Dress for your day’, dress according to your daily scheduleCompetitive compensation package with bonus aspectEmployee 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