Information Security Advisor

Sun Life

. Assist business units with information security risk assessment and compliance matters .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65,000 - CA$105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting information security risk assessments and compliance, with a strong understanding of information security principles and technologies. Capable of providing strategic security consulting and effectively communicating complex security concepts to diverse business groups.

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Information Security Risk AssessmentCloud-Based SaaS TechnologiesCISSP CertificationStrong Communication SkillsContract Review and Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Information Security PrinciplesIT Security ManagementRisk RemediationSecurity ConsultingSecurity Best PracticesEmerging Security TechnologiesReport WritingInformation Security PoliciesRisk Assessment MethodologiesCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsConsensus-BuildingAbility to Work IndependentlyInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureInformation Security FrameworksSecurity Assessment ToolsRisk Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCISMCISA

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityIT ComplianceRisk ManagementConfidential Information ProtectionSecurity Contract Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist business units with information security risk assessment and compliance matters
Conduct information security risk assessments for initiatives, applications, and third-party suppliers/external vendors
Perform security contract reviews and ensure inclusion of security requirements
Advise on information security best practices and review emerging security strategies
Assess initiatives and projects to ensure controls align with Sun Life Information Security policies and directives
Provide security consulting to safeguard confidential information from disclosure, modification, or destruction
Report to management on assessment status, identified risks, and current work activities
Provide preliminary recommendations on information security-related risks
Track and manage open information security risks, remediation plans, and target dates
Work with business and technology risk owners to ensure risk remediation
Collaborate with Business, Architecture, Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance and Risk, and Privacy teams
Report to the Director, Security Advisory Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Security and Risk Management, or comparable professional education/training relevant to IT Security management
Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security and Information Technology (IT)
In-depth knowledge of information security and IT principles, protocols, practices, and industry standards
Experience conducting information security risk assessments, including cloud-based SaaS technologies such as AWS and Azure
Strong understanding of existing and emerging information security technologies
Strong communication and negotiation skills with senior staff and executives
Excellent report writing skills
Familiarity with contract wording and interpretation of security clauses
Ability to communicate with business groups from a non-technical perspective and interpret technical context into common business language
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strategic thinking, negotiation, and consensus-building abilities
Ability to work with diverse groups
Reliability Status Clearance required before starting employment, including law enforcement inquiry and credit check
CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA professional designation is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health
Variety of career paths with networking potential
Hybrid work flexibility between home and office
Incentive plans for eligible employees, subject to individual and company performance
Accommodation support during the application process
Employee well-being and mental health support