Information Security Specialist (Vulnerability Governance)

Work Location :

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours : 37.5

37.5

Line of Business : Technology Solutions

Technology Solutions

Pay Details :

We're committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description :

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join us and lead our Infrastructure Vulnerability Management Program Governance function.

This individual will support the Vulnerability Management Platform which is centralized organizational structure accountable for the direction, implementation, and effective delivery of all activities pertaining to the VM Operating Directive, including :

• Vulnerability Exception Management & Risk Analysis
• Vulnerability Thematic Problem Analysis
• Vulnerability Policies, Frameworks, Standards, Procedures
• Vulnerability Platform Operational Oversight
• Vulnerability Platform Capability Integrations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Position Objectives

• Mitigate the risk to TD through the assessment, control, and reporting of exceptions to the enterprise Vulnerability Management operational objectives.
• Leverage data driven insights to identify and maintain a register of operational impediments to the VM Platform's operational objectives, subsequently planning, executing, and driving collaboration and resolution of thematic issues with applicable stakeholders.
• Contribute to the direction of the enterprise VM Platform through the development of supporting vulnerability policies, frameworks, standards, control objectives, guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to the enterprise Vulnerability Management strategy by facilitating ongoing centralized collaboration and enforcing accountability amongst key VM Platform function leads.
• Support the integration of enterprise vulnerability management capabilities, including technology solutions, governance structures, and supporting processes.

Typical Daily Activities

• Vulnerability & patch exception analysis
• Vulnerability standards, guidelines, process development
• Monthly vulnerability risk scorecards
• Design, coordination, & execution of vulnerability scenarios
• Thematic deep dive tracking & analysis on operational vulnerability impediments
• Internal & external stakeholder engagement (advisory & guidance)
• Monitoring vulnerability regulatory and industry capability changes

Relationships & Communication

• Cultivate and champion ongoing relationships with key stakeholders responsible for vulnerability remediation activities.
• Effectively communicate and builds rapport with team members, stakeholders and interface groups using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to close.
• Leads complex group meetings (including business partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning.
• Resolves conflicts / issues and escalates others as appropriate.
• Provides superior client experience and strengthens relationships with business partners.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to achieve VM platform objectives.
• Manages project communications including status reports to executives, stakeholders, business segments, vendors, project teams, etc.
• Provides senior management with timely updates on project issues.
• May utilize vendor / 3rd parties (consultants, offshoring, outsourcing) of known capacity and manages the relationship at the project level.

Development & Coaching

• Provides guidance, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of junior staff.
• Continually enhances skills and builds knowledge in all aspects of the organization, the business, and vulnerability management information systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong familiarity with navigating & operating within enterprise size organizations.
• Strong experience in developing and supporting IT risk governance practices.
• Experience defining key security controls and control testing.
• Familiarity & desire to cultivate knowledge related to vulnerability management operations in areas such as :
• vulnerability intelligence,
• vulnerability scanning,
• vulnerability triage,
• vulnerability remediation.
• Excellent knowledge of cybersecurity industry control standards (e.g. NIST, ISO, CIS).
• Demonstrated understanding of industry vulnerability management standards (e.g. NVD CVSS).
• Familiarity & desire to cultivate knowledge related to :
• Vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7)
• Networking, operating systems (e.g. Unix, Widows, zOS)
• Database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase)
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow Security Operations modules (e.g. Vulnerability Response, Configuration Compliance).
• Familiarity with reporting & data visualization methods and tools (e.g. ServiceNow Performance Analytics, MS PowerBI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with various GRC platforms and alternative tracking methods (e.g. SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA).
• Excellent project & time management skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Achievement Motivation
• Breakthrough Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Customer Insight
• Strategic Influencing
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Change Leadership

Education / Experience

• 4+ years' work experience in a mid-large size organization
• 4+ years' work experience in developing and supporting IT risk governance
• Completion of a University Degree or equivalent program in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or similar field
• Cybersecurity / IT Risk related certifications (e.g. CRISC, CISSP, CISM)

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 a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. 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

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.

to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement :

N / A.