Cybersecurity Risk Advisory Specialist

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About the role

About the Role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact in a new and dynamic environment? Join Partner Solutions (PSI) team as a Security Risk Advisory Specialist – GRC. As a Cybersecurity Risk Advisory Specialist, you will play a critical role in advising projects and initiatives across the organization, ensuring that security risks are identified, assessed, and addressed in alignment with internal policies, standards, and controls. You will act as a bridge between technical teams and cyber risk management, providing expert guidance to ensure secure and compliant solutions. This role requires a strong technical foundation to challenge and collaborate with IT teams, as well as a strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles.

What you'll do here:

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to project teams, evaluating proposed solutions from a risk and control perspective.
• Ensure alignment of technical implementations with internal security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, and security advisors to embed security into solution design and delivery.
• Conduct security risk assessments and control reviews for new and existing systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Identify gaps in security architecture and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on secure design patterns, particularly in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Support the development and maintenance of security governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and control libraries.
• Participate in threat modeling, architecture reviews, and security design assessments.
• Partner with security architect to document security positions and technical specifications.
• Monitor emerging threats and evolving technologies to proactively address potential risks.
• Communicate risk findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, a related field, or an equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security advisory, architecture, or risk management roles.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security technologies.
• Experience evaluating technical solutions from a risk and compliance perspective.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to challenge and collaborate with technical teams on implementation decisions.
• Good understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, network security, and secure system design.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders at all levels.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security certifications, or equivalent.
• Ability to define and document standards, position papers and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing, diverse stakeholders.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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