Information Security Specialist (Cloud Build Governance)

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Details:

$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

As a member of the Cloud Security Build team, the Information Security Specialist (Cloud Build) will be responsible for maintaining and elevating the security across our cloud environments with expertise in securing cloud platforms, particularly GCP, AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud security and a deep understanding of various aspects including Identity and Access Management, Data Protection, Infrastructure Security, Logging and Monitoring, Incident Response, and Compliance Frameworks.

The main goal of this role is to define, develop, test and/or implement Technology Controls / Cloud Security related policies, programs, tools and provide specialized expertise and guidance on assessing risks, identifying potential gaps, and providing security solutions to mitigate risks and protect the Bank.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Maintaining and elevating the security across our cloud environments (GCP, AWS and Azure) by implementing best practices and industry standards

· Develop cloud services security controls, review with operation team, and facilitate the implementation.

· Strengthen infrastructure security through appropriate configurations and security controls

· Build detective/preventive controls to identify and assist mitigate potential security threats

· Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards

· Working with cross-functional teams to ensure they are following the established security processes

· Communicate security risks and best practices to technical and non-technical stakeholders

· Possess programming skills to automate security processes and Security Control testing

· Review our architecture and design through a security lens to provide actionable, timely requirements and recommendations

· Demonstrate a strong understanding of network concepts and their application in cloud security

· Work on automation initiatives to streamline security operations and improve efficiency

· Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in cloud security, providing guidance and support to the team

· Demonstrate leadership qualities to mentor junior team members and drive security initiatives forward

REQIRED CORE SKIILS / EXPERIENCE:

· Strong understanding of Cloud infrastructure security principles and practices controls

· Knowledge of security policies, standards, and practices

· Experience with cloud technologies provided by AWS, GCP, Azure

· Experience working on enterprise cloud services deployments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and understand security challenges involved in deploying Cloud Applications and server virtualization/container orchestration technologies

· Experience using CI/CD pipelines for change management and automated security testing

· Experience in leveraging automation languages within Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) to apply custom policies/controls and facilitate deployment of new security across different cloud infrastructures including the ability to leverage SDLC practices for deployment and automation

· Experience with programing and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell Core, Terraform, Azure CLI, Wiz CLI, GCP CLI) and API integrations.

· Experience in various tools (ex. Kubernetes, Python, GitHub, Jenkins, Bitbucket, etc.), including the ability to deploy, configure, and run.

· Experience with data formats (JSON, YAML, XML).

· Knowledge of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns

• Hands-on experience with logging/monitoring Security tools (ex. Wiz.io , Aquasec ) for cloud environments.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.

· Knowledge of cloud architecture, cloud operations, cloud-based identity access and management, security, automation, and orchestration

· A clear understanding of security protocols and standards and experience with software and security architectures

· Experience with Cloud-native Security Solutions

· Experienced with agile delivery teams and environment

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

· A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

· Information security certification / accreditation an asset

· 7+ years of relevant experience

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Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet