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Information Security Specialist - Penetration Tester

TD1 day ago
Toronto, ON
CA$91,200 - CA$136,800/annual
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health and well‑being benefits
Savings and retirement programs
Paid time off

About the role

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:

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Penetration Tests: Perform thorough and methodical penetration testing on web applications, mobile, AI, network infrastructures, and other systems to identify security vulnerabilities.
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Assess and analyze security weaknesses, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve overall security posture.
  • Report Findings: Document and communicate findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive reports with recommendations for remediation.
  • Develop and Execute Test Plans: Design and execute detailed test plans
  • Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and tools to ensure testing methodologies are current and effective.
  • Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with IT and development teams to understand system architectures, provide guidance on security best practices, and support the implementation of security improvements.
  • Perform Risk Assessments: Evaluate and assess potential security risks related to new and existing systems and technologies.
  • Compliance: Ensure that penetration testing practices comply with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements:

  • Technical Skills:

    • Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali.
    • Knowledge of common web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) and network security principles.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ethical Standards: Demonstrated understanding of ethical hacking principles and a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with penetration testing in AI, cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and PCI testing.
  • Familiarity with security standards and frameworks
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) are highly desirable.
  • Provide support and consulting in preparation for Audits and in composing management responses and appropriate remediation activities
  • Participate in computer security incident responses relevant to business (or enterprise wide) and represent respective function and Enterprise position to the business, and business needs to incident response team

SHAREHOLDER

  • Adhere to internal policies / procedures, technology control standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
  • Adhere to and advise on / oversee / monitor / enforce enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to technology controls / information security activities
  • Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise
  • Remain informed of emerging issues, industry trends and/or relevant changes
  • Define / develop / implement / manage standards, policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Actively manage relationships with other areas of Technology / businesses / corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
  • Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
  • Assess / identify key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
  • Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure an in alignment with risk appetite
  • Participate in business specific / cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance
  • May develop / provide / contribute to complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional or enterprise level

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

  • Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area
  • Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques
  • Prioritize and manage own workload to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines
  • Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
  • Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers
  • Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

BREADTH & DEPTH

  • Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines and practices
  • Advanced knowledge of of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues
  • May participate on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
  • Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
  • Generally reports to Senior Manager or above

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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

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