Information Security Specialist

Post Date

Apr 02, 2025

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5R3K4
Canada
Jun 26, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

TOR-772535

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Risk Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing and advising on enterprise risk governance, particularly in the context of technology changes in infrastructure, including cloud, AI, enterprise hosting, and core security.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct risk advisory services related to technology changes in infrastructure, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Manage audit processes and provide consulting services for infrastructure and engineering, focusing on compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS, SOX, BASEL, and others.
- Collaborate with teams to implement strong governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
- Analyze and assess risks associated with cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and standard infrastructure.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure the organization remains compliant and secure.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications:
- Proven experience in risk advisory roles, particularly in enterprise risk governance.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks including US Federal Reserve Bank, Bank of Canada / OSFI, SWIFT, and Payments Canada.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and infrastructure security.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with audit management and consulting in the financial sector.
- Understanding of security frameworks and best practices.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.