Cyber Security Advisor

The Cyber Security Advisor role contributes to Wawanesa’s success by assessing technical risk, identifying security requirements and advising internal stakeholders on the implementation of controls to protect Wawanesa’s data while maintaining & strengthening the organizational risk posture.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides advisory support to Technology and Business Teams by ensuring alignment with Security standards and policies with a focus on implementation of controls in applications, data, cloud platforms, systems, networks and end-point solutions.
• Consults broadly with both Technology and Business Teams to guide and influence implementation of security in technology decisions and initiatives.
• Contributes to the development of security guidelines, design patterns, standards, and best practices for use by Technology and Business Teams.
• Provides a security advisory service with respect to policies, standards, procedures, and major industry regulations for Wawanesa’s applications.
• Act as an enabling function providing security consultations Technology and Business projects.
• Foster and promote security culture amongst all Technology and Business stakeholders.
• Research and understand emerging technologies and concepts in the industry.
• Perform technology risk assessments
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems and technology related experience including Cyber Security.

• Experience providing internal or external consulting or advisory services is considered significant asset.

• Consistently applies a performance and service-oriented mindset and approach to daily work practices; integrates a consultative and enabling work style to all aspects of the role.

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of securing AI systems and applications, as well as leveraging AI technologies for research, process improvement, and identifying opportunities for automation.

• Experience with M365, MS Azure, Amazon Web Servicesand other cloud technologies and platforms.

• Experience advising stakeholders on secure by design principles for legacy in-house, COTS, andSaaS based applications.

• Working knowledge of industry standard technical security controls.

• Working knowledge of Cyber Security and Risk Management frameworks.

• Working knowledge of security tools and technologies.

• Ability to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a persuasive and eloquent manner.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and prioritize workloads.

• Possession of industry related certifications is considered an asset.

• Experience in the insurance/finance industry is considered an asset.

• Experience leading projects or initiatives is an asset.

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• Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

• At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

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