Security Advisor – Offensive and Defensive

Desjardins

. Identify, analyze, eradicate and mitigate threats to Desjardins's systems, networks and applications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying and mitigating security threats, conducting risk assessments, and developing actionable security solutions. Proficient in analyzing security incidents and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance organizational security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Threat AnalysisRisk AssessmentIncident ManagementVulnerability DetectionBilingual Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Security Incident AnalysisData CollectionVulnerability AnalysisMitigation Measures DevelopmentSecurity MonitoringReport WritingAction Plan DevelopmentIT Security DiagnosisCompliance ManagementStakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

Action OrientedBusiness InsightCustomer FocusNimble LearningComplexity Management

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySecurity PostureDefence ToolsSecurity StandardsSecurity PoliciesSecurity ProgramsIT SecurityIncident ResponseSecurity EventsOrganizational Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, analyze, eradicate and mitigate threats to Desjardins's systems, networks and applications
Analyze security incidents and determine their scope, impact and origin
Collect data from a variety of defence tools
Perform ongoing monitoring and interpret, analyze and report events and anomalies in accordance with guidelines
Carry out risk assessments and tests to analyze vulnerabilities
Develop and recommend mitigation measures to strengthen Desjardins's security posture
Advise and assist clients and partners on major security-related initiatives and development projects
Help resolve major security incidents, detect vulnerabilities and protect systems and networks
Propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs
Prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on organizational objectives and priorities
Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to IT security, vulnerability, compliance and incident management
Examine, handle, resolve and log security events that pose an internal threat
Develop and help implement objectives, solutions, action plans and intervention plans
Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
Coordinate with stakeholders working in other technology fields

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
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
Action oriented
Business insight
Complexity
Customer Focus
Differences
Nimble learning

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