Position: Senior Security Policy Specialist
Location: Toronto, hybrid (3 days/week)
Job Type: 6+ month contract
Our client, a leading retailer, is currently seeking a Senior Security Policy Specialist with extensive experience drafting and reviewing cyber security policies.
This position offers the chance to:
- Develop and update cutting-edge security policies.
- Collaborate with teams across the company to integrate security measures.
- Lead risk assessments and enhance security protocols.
This position demands a deep understanding of security best practices, compliance requirements, and risk management within the retail industry. You'll be responsible for both updating existing policies and crafting new ones from the ground up.
Your new role:
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
- Continuously review and update security policies to address emerging threats, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management, to ensure seamless integration of security policies into business processes and systems.
- Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in current policies and procedures.
- Act as a subject matter expert on security policy matters, representing the organization in meetings and discussions.
Key requirements:
- Extensive cyber security experience, with a focus on developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
- Deep understanding of security frameworks (NIST, etc.) as well as relevant Canadian regulations.
- Strong knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, gap analyses, and security audits.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC, are highly desirable.
Interested? Please send your resume to Zhanna Zajac.
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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Work Location: In person