Information Security Specialist (US) TOR Exercise Planner/Facilitator

Line of Business:
Technology Solutions
Job Description:

The Information Security Specialist TOR Exercise Planner/Facilitator defines, develops and/or implements Technology Controls / Information Security related policies, programs, tools and provides specialized expertise and guidance on assessing risks, identifying potential gaps and providing security solutions to mitigate risks and protect the Bank. Participates on projects of moderate to high complexity and provides complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional, business line or enterprise level for own area.

Cyber & Resilience Exercise planners are key components in the organization's strategy to improve cyber and operational preparedness and reduce risk. Cyber Exercise Planners contribute to the training and coordination between various cyber security and technology organizations and the Bank's lines of business. Exercise Planners design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate cyber exercises, working with various technology and cyber security defense teams as well as Business Information Security Officers.

Exercise planners work to formally assess the current level of resilience for applications hosted within TD and hosted/provided via third parties using a standardized methodology and framework and identify cyber risks, design threat scenarios, identify key stakeholders and participants, and execute the exercise against the planned scenarios. Exercises range from discussion-based to operations-based exercises, to include range-based exercises.

Planners will be expected to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to design multiple exercises on a yearly plan. Planners will receive broad exposure across multiple organizational units and levels of leadership. Applicants should have a proven track record of being able to navigate successfully across organizational lines, a solid foundation of cyber security knowledge and demonstrated performance designing and executing a variety of exercise types, to include range-based exercises.

This leader will work across various technology teams and areas to formally assess the current level of resilience for applications hosted within TD and hosted/provided via third parties using a standardized methodology and framework. This including gaining a deep understanding of how the application is used within TD to understand the level of resilience that is required, identifying dependencies down through the infrastructure layers, identifying the application's ability to absorb and recover from impacts, and identifying specific actions that can be taken to raise the current resilience level. Specific responsibilities include:

• Work across technology, cyber, and business areas to develop plans to measure and increase the resilience of TD
• Work with technology owners to identify operational resilience risks in system design, operations, and/or architecture
• Collaboratively develop options to reduce identified resilience gaps and measure progress
• Leverage industry relationships to understand best practices in cyber and technical resilience
• Design, develop, and implement exercises focused on cyber and operational resilience that allow appropriate risk visibility and management in key areas such as technology concentration risk, third party provider risk, cloud risk, etc.

Depth & Scope:

• Participates on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
• Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
• Has advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Information security certification / accreditation an asset
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines and practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning and delivery of exercise milestones, ensures design and development stays on target, identifies and escalates issues and risks, develops high quality deliverables and manages exercise lifecycle to conclusion
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Technical or Information Security Qualifications to include HSEEP
• Understanding of the cyber threat landscape with knowledge of emerging technologies and trends
• Knowledge of and experience working in finance sector linked information security collaboration groups
• Proven record of leadership across peers and management

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel - Occasional
• International Travel - Never
• Performing sedentary work - Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks - Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional
• Sitting - Continuous
• Standing - Occasional
• Walking - Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never
• Squatting - Occasional
• Bending - Occasional
• Kneeling - Never
• Crawling - Never
• Climbing - Never
• Reaching overhead - Never
• Reaching forward - Occasional
• Pushing - Never
• Pulling - Never
• Twisting - Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.

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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.