Information Security Specialist

You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.

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About the role:

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 roles primary mandate is in the vulnerability management service including management of internal and external scanning processes and tracking and reporting vulnerabilities identified.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you need to succeed:

• 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

Preferred skills

• This role would ideally suit a candidate with previous hands-on security technology experience and a passion to learn.
• Detail oriented with good organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Whats in it for you:

• Were honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work Canada.
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work for prioritizing employee well-being fostering a positive work culture and achieving excellence in mental health.
• 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.
• As a hybrid organization you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work at home or in the

Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment in accordance with Sun Lifes policies and practices.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other addition to Base Pay eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing screening interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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