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Information Security Specialist

AT TD Bank
TD Bank

Information Security Specialist

Toronto, Canada

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Technology Solutions

Pay Details:
$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Building a World-Class Technology Team at TD

TD's enterprise Vulnerability Management (VM) capability is managed as part of a multi-team organizational structure known as the VM Platform, which is a centralized organizational structure accountable for the direction, implementation, and effective and continuous delivery of all activities pertaining to the enterprise VM Operating Directive (VMOD).

The VM Governance function is part of the VMOD. As a member of the Governance function, the Information Security Specialist supports the VM Platform through operational oversight over all VM Platform functions, including:

  • Vulnerability Exception Management & Risk Analysis
  • Vulnerability Thematic Problem Analysis
  • Vulnerability Policies, Frameworks, Standards, Procedures
  • Vulnerability Platform Operational Oversight
  • Vulnerability Platform Capability Integrations

As a central point of contact for the VM Platform, the position provides internal TD stakeholders with a dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive resource in facilitating matters related to vulnerabilities within the TD environment. This position also provides thought leadership and outcome-oriented approaches to complex VM problems spanning across multiple stakeholders, balancing operational considerations against the objectives of the VM Platform.

About This Role

Key Position Objectives

  • Mitigate the risk to TD through the assessment, control, and reporting of exceptions to the enterprise Vulnerability Management operational objectives.
  • Leverage data driven insights to identify and maintain a register of operational impediments to the VM Platform's operational objectives, subsequently planning, executing, and driving collaboration and resolution of thematic issues with applicable stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the direction of the enterprise VM Platform through the development of supporting vulnerability policies, frameworks, standards, control objectives, guidelines, and operational procedures.
  • Contribute to the enterprise Vulnerability Management strategy by facilitating ongoing centralized collaboration and enforcing accountability amongst key VM Platform function leads.
  • Support the integration of enterprise vulnerability management capabilities, including technology solutions, governance structures, and supporting processes.

Typical Daily Activities

  • Vulnerability & patch exception analysis
  • Vulnerability standards, guidelines, process development
  • Monthly vulnerability risk scorecards
  • Design, coordination, & execution of vulnerability scenarios
  • Thematic deep dive tracking & analysis on operational vulnerability impediments
  • Internal & external stakeholder engagement (advisory & guidance)
  • Monitoring vulnerability regulatory and industry capability changes

Job Requirements :

What can you bring to TD? Share your credentials, but your relevant experience and knowledge can be just as likely to get our attention. It helps if you have:

  • Strong familiarity with navigating & operating within enterprise size organizations.
  • Strong experience in developing and supporting IT risk governance practices.
  • Experience defining key security controls and control testing.
  • Familiarity & desire to cultivate knowledge related to vulnerability management operations in areas such as:

    • vulnerability intelligence
    • vulnerability scanning
    • vulnerability triage
    • vulnerability remediation
  • Excellent knowledge of cybersecurity industry control standards (e.g. NIST, ISO, CIS).
  • Demonstrated understanding of industry vulnerability management standards (e.g. NVD CVSS).
  • Familiarity & desire to cultivate knowledge related to:

    • Vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7)
    • Networking, operating systems (e.g. Unix, Widows, zOS)
    • Database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase)
  • Working knowledge of ServiceNow Security Operations modules (e.g. Vulnerability Response, Configuration Compliance).
  • Familiarity with reporting & data visualization methods and tools (e.g. ServiceNow Performance Analytics, MS PowerBI, Tableau).
  • Familiarity with various GRC platforms and alternative tracking methods (e.g. SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA).
  • Excellent project & time management skills

Education/Experience

  • 7+ years' work experience in a mid-large size organization
  • 7+ years' work experience in developing and supporting IT risk governance
  • Cybersecurity / IT Risk related certifications (e.g. CRISC, CISSP, CISM)

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet

Client-provided location(s): 320 Front St W #310, Toronto, ON M5V 3A4, Canada
Job ID: TD_bank-R_1377265
Employment Type: Full Time