Consultant, Information 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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

CIBC's Security Operations Centre (SOC) manages the life cycle of Information Security, especially Incident Response. Being a Consultant, Information Security as a part of our triage team, you’ll assist with triaging information security alerts, events, and investigations for potential security incidents by performing analysis activities.  You will take corrective actions if necessary and escalate to senior team members as appropriate.

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.

This role requires to be on call for a week once every 6 – 8 weeks.

How you'll succeed

• Investigation Support – Perform triage of information security events within the Cyber Security Operations Center for potential security incidents.  Provide basic level investigation support of information security and privacy incidents which may have potential impact to the organization.  Provide recommendations towards the implementation of mitigating controls for incident containment. Perform root cause analysis on security related events.

• Security assessments – Leverage your expertise in Information Security Management to prepare and conduct assessments for both planned initiatives and unplanned instances. Perform clear and thorough threat and vulnerability scans of internal and external devices. Use your knowledge of processes, tools, techniques, and practices for assuring consistency to standards associated with accessing, altering, and protecting organizational data.

• Security Technology/Process Support - Provide technical insight into the development and support of all security operational processes, procedures and tools used for ensuring the integrity of Information Security.  Recommend enhancements to security technology, supporting processes, and procedures for improving information security protection, monitoring and reporting capabilities in support of security/privacy incidents.  Provide direction to the implementation of mitigating controls for incident containment and resolution.  Support monitoring criteria and processes to ensure that industry best practices are maintained.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in a SOC, Cyber Incident Response function and/or Computer Forensics role for 3 - 5 years.  You have a good understanding of security threats (e.g. malware, network threats, etc.). You have experience in various network and computer security investigation tools (SIEM, NIDS, Firewalls, etc.).  You have experience with computer forensic tools and working knowledge of log analysis and networks. It’s an asset if you have experience in Cloud based environments.  

• You’re a certified professional. It is an asset if you have current accreditation in good standing (at least one of the following) CISSP, CEH or SANS related certifications

• You can demonstrate proficiency in SIEM tools like MS Defender, MS Azure, Palo Alto etc. You have experience within operations i.e. working on tickets, investigations and security assessments and have good knowledge of Microsoft products

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking 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.

**Prior to starting in this role, security checks, including a criminal record check must be successfully completed to the satisfaction of CIBC. An annual criminal record check may also be required.

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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-CC East 12th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Information Security Assessments, Malware Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Investigations, Security Operations