Senior Data Security Consultant (12-month contract)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isnt our thing so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.

How do we get there With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So if youre passionate about redefining the future of bankingwhile having funthis could be your next big opportunity.

Our company continues to grow and today we serve more than 670000 people acrossCanadathrough Equitable BankCanadasChallenger Bank and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Banks wholly-owned subsidiary Concentra Bank supports credit unions acrossCanadathat serve more than six million members. Together we have over$125 billionin combined assets under management and administration with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform () one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

The primary objective of the Senior Data Security Consultant role is to design implement and maintain robust data protection strategies across EQ Banks digital ecosystem. This role ensures the confidentiality integrity and availability of both structured and unstructured data by applying governance frameworks access controls classification standards and retention policies.

By aligning data security initiatives with EQ Banks strategic goals such as digital innovation regulatory compliance and customer trust the role plays a critical part in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling secure business operations. It supports the banks transformation efforts by embedding security into cloud platforms collaboration tools and core banking systems.

Key outcomes include the successful deployment of security guidelines enhancement of database protections and enforcement of data retention standards. These achievements will strengthen EQ Banks risk posture improve operational resilience and ensure adherence to industry regulations and best practices.

The Core Responsibilities!

Establish Structured Data Security Guidelines - Define and enforce security protocols for databases and structured data repositories.
Assess and Pilot Database Security Tools - Evaluate existing and emerging tools for database protection and lead proof-of-concept initiatives.
Enhance Data Classification Controls - Implement labeling and classification mechanisms for structured data and cloud-based fileservers.
Develop Unstructured Data Security Guidelines - Create and maintain security standards for platforms including SharePoint Azure Files and OneDrive.
Lead Fileserver Migration Projects - Oversee migration initiatives to SharePoint ensuring implementation of access controls and sensitivity labels on new sites.
Conduct SharePoint Access Audits - Perform access reviews and audits across designated SharePoint sites to identify and remediate risks.
Strengthen Data Access Governance - Collaborate with infrastructure and business teams to ensure robust access governance.
Implement Data Retention Policies Define and apply retention standards across Exchange Teams Copilot OneDrive and SharePoint platforms.

Lets Talk About You!

Bachelors in computer science or related field.
7 years of experience in data security governance or related roles
Expertise in Azure data security including both structured (e.g. Azure SQL Dataverse) and unstructured (e.g. Azure Files Blob Storage) environments
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint OneDrive Teams)
Experience with database security tools and classification frameworks
Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks including PIPEDA GDPR OSFI guidelines and NIST standards
Ability to leverage AI capabilities to enhance data security operations automate governance processes and improve risk detection and response
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Certifications such as CISSP CISM or equivalent are a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance and supervision.
Ability to adapt to constantly changing technical regulatory and compliance environments.
The incumbent is expected to interact with all employees including executives and thus good verbal and written skills are important.
Experience working in a banking or financial services environment is an asset.
Ability to think out of the box for solutions to technical problems.

What we offer For full-time permanent roles

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical dental vision life and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

Generous vacation policy and personal days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Banks additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street Toronto ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and tandem with that commitment we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We cant wait to get to know you!

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Join a ChallengerBeing a traditional bank just isnt our thing so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians. How do we get there With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So if youre passionate abo...