City : St-Hyacinthe, Quebec

Category : Technology

Industry : Insurance

Employer : Intact Financial Corporation

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.  

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

The Manager, Offensive Security & Penetration Testing reports to the Director of Cyber Defense and manages a technical team of technical experts across multiple locations and time zones.

What you'll do here:

• Collaborate with internal teams to interpret, understand and communicate real business risks as they relate to technology risks.

• Lead penetration testing engagement against a variety of web applications, services and infrastructure.

• Develop attack strategies to simulate real-world attacks by threat actors.

• Ability to identify and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks and applications to simulate attacks by threat actors.

• Analyze and report on the results of security assessments and make recommendations to improve the security posture of the organization.

• Advise management about noncompliance with defined standards in application tested.

• Provide clear communication on the issue to developers and verify the efficacy of the fix.

• Provide guidance and recommendations to other teams to improve the security of products.

• Maintain and update all security tools, technologies and processes.

• Provide timely and effective communications to key internal stakeholders.

What you bring to the table:

• General to advanced knowledge in the following areas: computer networks, operational security platforms, information security principles, SOC, IAM, MFA, SIEM, ITSM, DLP, IPS, application development, technical writing, information risk, and international environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology, Information Security, an asset.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in team management

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in information technology.

• A minimum of three (5) years of experience in information security.

• Knowledge of information security standards, regulations and legislation (NIST, COBIT5, ISO 27001), an asset.

• Recognized certification in information security (CEH, CISM or other), an asset.

• Analytical mind, pragmatic approach to IT security issues and problems.

• Strong leadership skills to facilitate collaboration within the team.

• Strong partner in all areas, internally and externally, to provide a secure solution.

• Ability to reduce stress in situations that are stressful to you and others.

• Positive attitude, initiative with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to lead work groups, negotiate and build consensus.

• Mentoring and coaching skills to develop the team within the company.

• Ability to write and present material to communicate difficult concepts and gain consensus.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple objectives.

• Highly motivated and self-directed, with attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.

• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to challenge the status quo.

• Customer focused approach.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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