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IT Security Officer (ITSO)
Job Offer
IT Security Officers are responsible for overseeing information security for a specific IT sector. This position is tied to the Personal and Business Services segment of the property and casualty insurance sector. The ITSO has a direct influence on the division at a technological level. ITSOs are entrusted with a variety of responsibilities including risk analysis, reviewing action plans, contextualizing vulnerabilities, producing information security executive dashboards and monitoring strategic sector initiatives. Throughout their day-to-day operations, they exude a tactical and strategic influence over various sectors as well as future investments in information security. At Desjardins, ITSOs are supported by a range of technical IT security experts who use a matrix approach to improve their own workflows as needed. More specifically, you will be required to :
- Work in close collaboration with the chief security officer’s representative, that is to say, business security officers (BSO).
- Serve as a sectoral expert for certain cross-sector files to help improve the way technological teams are managed.
- Act as a representative of the Desjardins Security Office to influence critical suppliers with their information security service delivery.
- Serve as a sectoral expert for large-scale projects with a high level of complexity, including major projects and business acquisitions.
- Use your sectoral expertise to proactively influence the technological teams that report to you.
What we offer*
- 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
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
- At least eight years of relevant experience in information security and/or the general tech sector
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Experience managing information security risk and managing vulnerabilities
- Experience in executive communication and reporting
- Recognized security certifications including, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAMS or any other relevant certification
- Proficiency in communicating in written and oral French at an advanced level
- 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
- Advanced knowledge of the strategic and pragmatic aspects of implementing an information security program
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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
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Information technology (FG)Unposting Date
2025-07-29Share:
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Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America.We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we’re named one of Canada’s top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.
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