Lead Consultant, Security Consulting & Design

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At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive.

Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States.

We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This role sits within Laurentian Bank.

Lead Consultant, Security Consulting and Design (SCAD) is an advisor and subject matter expert representing technology with the responsibility of securing our applications and (on-prem & multi-cloud) infrastructure.

This is a key role shaping the strategy and implementation of technology projects and platforms across the Bank.

You will provide expert security consultation to project, business, platform, and development teams on new initiatives. You will participate in infrastructure and application roadmaps to help modernize and maintain the Bank’s infrastructure and application ecosystem with a security lens.

You will help guide and lead the technical teams throughout the development cycle. Provide operational support as required.

We are looking for a well-rounded senior cybersecurity resource who has managed bigger projects in consulting role and has in-depth knowledge in various cybersecurity domains.

The candidate will work closely with senior technology leaders and executive business stakeholders to understand business strategies and ensure technology solutions align strategically, are customer focused, while keeping an agile and innovative mindset.

It is not a hands-on or tool focused role.

Responsibilities

• Work with the business and technical teams to define scalable, available, and resilient end to end solutions spanning digital front and back-end systems considering the enterprise architecture strategy in the appropriate security domains.
• Contribute to the production and maintenance of architecture artifacts in relation to project assigned to him / her e.

g. CIAM, SIEM, IGA, CLM, Public Cloud, Data protection, Threat and Fraud Management, and Application / Network / Endpoint / Infrastructure security.

• Subject matter expert contributing to security reviews.
• Have in depth understanding of technology solutions, including cloud, containerization, virtualization, CI / CD APIs, and n-tier application stack.
• Expert knowledge in public (AWS, Azure) and private cloud implementations
• Well versed in network architecture and best practices
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the technology application and infrastructure roadmaps to modernize platforms to meet business objectives.
• Demonstrate analytical mindset with strong affinity for problem solving in complex environments.
• Influence the Bank's strategic orientation by implementing technological solutions that optimize the quality of services and operations.
• Ensure solutions being proposed are viable and balance strategic and tactical goals and meet project budget and timelines.
• Perform analysis to understand the impact of changes to upstream and downstream systems.
• Contribute to the growth of the architecture practice by helping define enterprise architecture objectives and standards.
• Provide subject matter expertise, help lead the technical teams and be a trusted advisor to the business.
• Work closely with Solution, Infrastructure and Data architects to ensure all facets of architecture are being considered.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills required to clearly articulate and explain the proposed solution to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with license and capacity planning
• Work closely with vendors for outsourced solutions. Review vendor solutions and recommendations
• Ability to work across multiple projects / development stream initiatives in parallel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of core cybersecurity experience implementing security solutions for large programs with excellent understanding of how to build resilient systems in a complex ecosystem.
• Proven experience working in a highly complex multi platform 24 / 7 environment.
• Must be experienced in creating a strategic cyber security technology direction, aligning it with tactical activities, and communicating plans broadly across the organization.
• Working knowledge in network, storage, application development, Operating Systems, CIAM, PAM, SSO, encryption standards.
• Prior experience of working with information security frameworks and standards including the NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST 800-53, OWASP, PCI DSS and OSFI in agile work environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of the banking and financial sectors
• Experience in Enterprise or solution architecture.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in design and development of high availability platforms
• Experience working across multiple large-scale cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• CISSP and one of the Cloud Security certifications (CCSP, AWS SS, Az 500) is a must.
• Bilingual (English / French) verbal and written communication skills are an asset.

What Laurentian Bank has to offer you

The total compensation offered by Laurentian Bank encompasses a comprehensive range of benefits, highlighting our commitment to the well-being and success of our employees.

Here are some of the key points of our offering :

• The actual annual base salary offered will take into account internal equity, skills, and experience among other factors.
• Total compensation : Earn a comprehensive compensation package that includes annual reviews and performance-based bonuses.
• Work model : We prioritize a hybrid work model based on business needs.
• Stock purchase plan : Become not just an employee, but a Laurentian Bank shareholder. Employer matching takes your investment even further.
• Time off : In addition to paid vacation, we provide floating days and leave options to accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

Plus, as an extra perk, you also get a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.

• Health and wellness : Take care of your health and well-being with access to healthcare professionals, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a Stress Management and Well-Being Program.
• Group insurance and pension : We offer a competitive insurance program based on your family’s needs and a defined contribution pension plan to help prepare for your future.
• Financial benefits : As a Laurentian Bank employee, you’re also the best ambassador for our products and services. Take advantage of employee-only offers on a wide range of products.

Enjoy exclusive deals and preferred rates on products and services including insurance, hotels, train tickets, spas and many more.

We are committed to creating a fulfilling pro fessional environment where your skills are valued, and your well-being is a priority.

Join us for a rewarding career at Laurentian Bank.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At Laurentian Bank, we believe everyone belongs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our customers and our communities and where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

To this end, we encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized and persons with disabilities, marginalized genders and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We strive to offer a flexible and accessible work experience that is inclusive of everyone. If at any time you need an accommodation, please let us know.

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