Senior Manager, Application Security

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you'll be doing

As a Senior Manager, Application Security  you will join CIBC's Information Security department to continue our journey and evolve the enterprise wide Application Security programs, which strive to ensure that all applications and data across the enterprise have security & protection built into their life cycle, thereby enhancing CIBC’s overall security landscape and protecting Our Bank, Our Clients, and Our Employees.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote

How you’ll succeed

• Service Governance - Manage and oversee the development and maintenance of strategic roadmaps for the domain of Application Security. Collaborate with various stakeholders on requirements, develop business cases and lead subsequent projects (including POCs) as product owner to support the strategy. Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for opportunities for efficiency and to enhance the security of the domain.

• Communication – Build and present documentation to executive management aimed at communicating benefits of proposed security programs, as well as on current potential risks and providing recommendations. Provide awareness and training to the application developments teams of the benefits of web application layer protection services, data protection services, code scanning services, etc.  Assess business needs against potential risks and provide your recommendations to enhance our information security landscape.

• Advisory and Relationship Management - Working with the broader team, act as a trusted advisor to influence the application development, operational and infrastructure teams to build security into their design, development and scanning techniques, and to prioritize security vulnerabilities identified using a risk-based approach. Assist in the identification, assessment, reporting, and management of security risks and design flaws identified in key applications with practical and achievable recommendations.  Stay on top of the latest threat landscape and maintain relationships with peers from other banks. Manage the vendor relationship for security services and tools used within the domains of Application Security.

• Secure Software Development Lifecycle - Manage API, DAST, Container Security, DevSecOps related service activities, including scheduling, consulting, onboarding, service governance and improvement.  Measure the quality of the service protection and conduct threat update review, analysis of trends and usage reports.  Drive improvement in the level of security protection for our enterprise applications.

Who you are

• You bring passion for industry web application security, vulnerability management and data security standards and best practices.

• You have implemented methodologies to ensure the protection of web applications including exploit, vulnerability and attack detection signatures, security testing and penetration testing. You have the ability to develop strong relationships across various levels of an organization to bring about a positive result and communicate requirements effectively.

• You can demonstrate experience in in application security in a senior level role (i.e. managing SAST, DAST, SCA or similar security service).

• You have deep knowledge of the following domains in a cloud or on-premise context: DAST, SAST Penetration testing, web application firewalls, runtime protection, mobile application protection and other threat and vulnerability management capabilities. It is an asset if you have current accreditation and good standing CISSP, CISA, or CISM designation.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking & problem solving skills help to inform your decision making.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 14th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Security, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Secure Software Development Lifecycle, Static Application Security Testing (SAST)