IT Security Officer

Desjardins

. Oversee information security for the Personal and Business Services segment of the property and casualty insurance sector .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information security management within the property and casualty insurance sector, with a strong focus on risk analysis, security architecture, and executive communication. Proficient in influencing IT teams and managing vulnerabilities while producing strategic security reports.

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Information Security ManagementRisk AnalysisSecurity ArchitectureCISSP CertificationExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisSecurity ArchitectureInformation Security ManagementVulnerability ManagementExecutive Reporting

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Information Security Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISACISMCAMS

Industry Keywords

Property and Casualty InsuranceInformation SecurityIT SectorOperational Security ActivitiesCross-Sector Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee information security for the Personal and Business Services segment of the property and casualty insurance sector
Conduct risk analysis
Review action plans
Contextualize vulnerabilities
Produce information security executive dashboards
Monitor strategic sector initiatives
Collaborate closely with chief security officer representatives and business security officers
Serve as a sectoral expert for cross-sector initiatives
Represent the Desjardins Group Security Office when influencing critical suppliers on information security service delivery
Serve as a sectoral expert for complex large-scale projects, including major projects and business acquisitions
Proactively influence the IT teams that report to the role
Monitor operational information security activities and track progress on action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in information security and/or the general tech sector
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Recognized security certifications including CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAMS or any other relevant certification
Experience managing information security risk and managing vulnerabilities
Experience in security architecture
Experience in executive communication and reporting
Advanced oral and written communication skills in French
Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Mastery of the strategic and pragmatic aspects of implementing information security requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Recruitment process and job accommodations at any stage, upon request