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Location

Remote | Canada

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Position Name

Security Architect

Position Description

About Us
First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 70% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About the Role
As a Security Architect, you will be responsible for identifying security design gaps in existing and proposed architecture, the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions; identification, investigation and resolution of security breaches detected by those systems and identifying and mitigating risks to the Bank’s infrastructure and data assets. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to remote, hybrid or in-office at our head office location in Saskatoon. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

•    Support development, implementation, and management of security strategies, policies, processes, standards, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, service availability, efficiency and effectiveness

•    Mitigate and manage cyber security threats

•    Participate in security incident responses.  Conduct initial investigations of escalated security and network events  

•    Maintain a library of documented response procedures

•    Assist with security assessments related to risk, controls, implemented control procedures, and vulnerabilities for both on premise and cloud-based solutions

•    Support development of technology related risk reporting

•    Participate and provide advice / guidance on projects of varying complexity.

•    Influence behavior to reduce risk, foster a strong security culture

•    Input into the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and participation in testing of plans as required

•    Support various Infrastructure and Business projects by providing input on security technologies and operational practices

•    Assist in the management and monitoring of IDS, IPS, firewall, log management, SIEM and antivirus

•    Maintain current knowledge of applicable privacy laws

•    Creation and delivery of monthly Security Awareness Training for staff

•    Perform security audits against policy, processes, departments, applications and vendors.

•    Perform vulnerability analysis in pre-production and production applications & systems using standard application vulnerability scanning tools

Qualifications Required

•    Bachelor’s degree or diploma in information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field, with a minimum of five years of related experience

•    Understanding of information security standards (e.g. ISO 17799/27002, NIST CSF etc.), rules and regulations related to information security and data protection

•    Relevant security and architecture certifications (such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF)

•    Proven experience understanding current state, desired capabilities and documenting target architectures, gaps, and roadmaps 

•    Experience in developing security designs and performing design reviews coupled with an ability to assess security implications for introduction of new or differing technologies within the environment

•    Experience with implementing security management /security governance tools; creating/maintaining security policies and procedures and educating developers/solutions architects

•    Excellent leadership skills

•    Analytical and problem-solving skills

•    Organizational and time-management skills

•    Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

•    Friendly enthusiastic self-starter and strong team player

•    Flexible and willing to take on tasks as assigned

•    Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

Job Location

This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to remote, hybrid or in-office at our head office location in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

How to Apply

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please send your resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]. The posting will remain open until it is filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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