Security Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 1d ago

Primary Job Title:
Security Specialist
Alternate / Related Job Titles:

Senior Security Specialist
Cyber Security Lead
Security Engineering Lead
Enterprise Security Manager

Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Toronto, ON — Hybrid
(4 days onsite per week)Contract Details
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: C$90-100/hr
Extension Possible: Yes
Conversion Possible: YesSchedule: Monday-Friday, core business hoursRole SummaryThe Security Specialist provides vision, leadership, and technical direction for enterprise security initiatives within a large, complex organization. This is a lead-level role responsible for managing a team supporting both project-based and BAU (business-as-usual) security work, while partnering closely with stakeholders across technology and business functions.This role leads the planning, implementation, and governance of security technologies and policies, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering delivery experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to guide teams through evolving security challenges.Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a security team across project delivery and BAU operations
Provide proactive guidance on security initiatives, risks, and intake requests
Lead team meetings to review initiatives, challenges, and upcoming work
Participate in intake calls and stakeholder meetings to assess new business onboarding needs
Direct planning and implementation of enterprise IT, business, and facility security defenses
Audit existing systems and direct administration of security policies and standards
Manage risk analysis, disaster recovery planning, and event simulations
Ensure compliance with enterprise security plans, standards, and regulatory requirements
Raise security awareness across all levels of the organization
Continuously review and improve security procedures, controls, and recovery processes

Skills & QualificationsRequired Skills:

Management experience, including leading teams and managing processes and technology issues
Strong technology background with engineering delivery experience
Experience delivering security or engineering technology solutions
Agile-focused delivery experience
Exceptional communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement and management

Preferred Skills:

Physical security technology or engineering experience
Banking or financial services experience

Note

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; cybersecurity certifications are an asset
Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience
Ideal Background:
- Proven lead-level security role
- Experience managing teams and complex security initiatives
- Strong technical depth combined with executive-level communication skills

About the CompanyA Top 10 bank in Canada and North America, providing comprehensive retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services. The organization supports innovation, resilience, and security across its enterprise technology landscape.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 clients across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 26-00119
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