Job Description:

Job Description

The Information Security Specialist within Assurance Operations is responsible for ensuring technology controls are sufficiently protecting business risk, through the application of the Technology Risk & Control framework, and overseeing security standards, policies and procedures.

This role will take the traditional vulnerability assessment and build upon it, acting as "red team" members to evaluate the security of TD's external networks, applications, sensitive internal systems, mobile device application and data coding standards. Our red team testers will need to go beyond the typical enumerating vulnerabilities through scanning and need to look at exploiting issues noted in the scanning, or discovering issues not picked up in security scanning.

The Information Security Specialist will,

• Provide consultation and advice to partners on a broad range Technology Controls / Information Security programs / policies / standards and incidents for own specialized area;
• Act as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors;
• Provide support in the discipline of the Cybersecurity Assurance Program
• Participate in the development of new cyber security assessment practice services
• Simulates malicious tactics of a motivated adversary with the intent of achieving a specific goal or access

Conduct penetration testing for the red team which includes:

• Network, System, Application, Mobile, traditional web and wireless penetration testing
• Experience in exploiting web apps and web services security vulnerabilities including cross-site scripting, cross site request forgery, SQL injection, DoS attacks, XML/SOAP, and API attacks.
• Writing exploit code for local testing
• Hardware Hacking
• Social Engineering
• Contribute to the definition, development, and oversight of a global security management strategy and framework;
• Ensure technology, processes, and governance are in place to monitor, detect, prevent, and react to both current and emerging technology / security threats against TDBG's business;
• Develop on-going Technology Risk reporting, monitoring key trends and defining metrics to regularly measure control effectiveness for own area;
• Work proactively with technology partners / stakeholders and service/platform owners to ensure all technology security components are integrated into the bank's overall Enterprise Architecture, and any control gaps are addressed;
• Consult on Regulatory compliance requirements, reporting and questions;
• Provide support and consulting in preparation for Audits and in composing management responses and appropriate remediation activities;
• Participate in computer security incident responses relevant to business (or enterprise wide) and represent respective function and Enterprise position to the business, and business needs to incident response team.
• Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise;
• Define / develop / implement / manage standards, policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness;

Job Requirements

• University Degree.
• OSCP required
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls, security and risk issues.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives.
• Ability to serve as a lead expert resource in technology controls and information security for project teams, the business, organization and outside vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• OSWE and OSEE or equivalents very strongly preferred
• Experience with penetration testing highly desired
• Wireless, Network and TCP/IP skills along with Unix command, bash scripting, and / or python coding required
• A knowledge of adversarial activities in cyberspace with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) with the ability to emulate these TTP to assess vulnerability and risk desired
• Familiarity with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity; Offensive attack hacker mindset preferred

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