Sr. Information Security Consultant, Threat Validation
Sr. Information Security Consultant, Threat Validation
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Job Description
Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.
At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
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This position can be primarily located in either Toronto (hybrid) or Ottawa (hybrid) Vancouver (hybrid) or Charlotte NC (remote) depending on the successful candidate
What youll be doing
As a Sr. Consultant Information Security you will join a highly regarded Offensive Security team and build something incredible within Cyber Security Third-Party and Resilience (CTPR). You will design build and operate an emerging Attack & Control Validation Program within the bank publish the novel processes and findings for your select peers in information security and help our partner lines of business achieve real security effectiveness. As a Sr. Consultant Information Security you will be working with our Offensive Security Advanced Threat Detection Detection Engineering and Exposure Management teams and many other lines of business to validate and improve the effectiveness or our detections and controls through the execution of automated cyber attack scenarios.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote
How youll succeed
Consulting Your activities will be focused on designing and building a program from the ground up. Your ability to explain the importance and benefits of good security validation practices and consult with a wide variety of roles and lines of business across the bank will help accelerate our mandate to improve and mature our security posture. You will interact and experiment with a wide range of security technologies both currently in use and in investigation at CIBC to understand and describe how they can be used to detect and stop threats and building the business case and benefits to onboard those tools and processes to maximum effectiveness.
Coordination You will be responsible for coordinating the build activities with the different risk technology and identity orgs within the bank. When operational you can effectively coordinating your validation scenarios with the our detection engineering threat detection and our regional governance teams to provide assessments on the efficacy of new or proposed detections and controls and respond to audit or regulatory requests. In addition you will provide valuable insight to our Exposure Management and reduction with validated attack paths and techniques that helps the bank prioritize its remediation plans for maximum effect.
Cyber Attack & Validation You have experience building or operating a testing program and are familiar with cyber security testing techniques and software. Familiarity with designing scenarios and tests to comprehensively validate a set of cyber controls and accurately reflect the risk of any gaps and help prioritize the improvements in the broader context of CIBCs technology and security priorities.
Who you are
You can demonstrate experience in driving improvements and recommendation initiatives both within a security organization and across different lines of business. You have at least 3-4 years of overall Cyber Security and cyber controls experience. You bring 3 years of product or program design/operation within a security operation or analysis function and an understanding of how to leverage validation for enterprise defense. Its an asset if you have familiarity with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity and hold one of the following CISSP CEH OSCP or OPST certifications.
You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating the details of complex scenarios and making sense of information. Youre confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
You act like an owner. You thrive when youre empowered to take the lead go above and beyond and deliver timely results. You work well in a multi-discipline matrix organization with stakeholders in multiple regions.
You embrace and champion change. Youll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making and are able to convey why those details matter.
You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define whats possible.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.
**Prior to starting in this role security checks including a criminal record check must be successfully completed to the satisfaction of CIBC. An annual criminal record check may also be required.
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What CIBC Offers
At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation coding French proficiency MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay 19th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Cybersecurity Security Operations Security Technologies Security Testing Threat DetectionRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
