Solution Specialist, Information Security
About the role
The Salvation Army in Canadaabout 14 hours ago
Toronto, Ontario
$100,391 - $150,586/annual
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description The Solution Specialist, Information Security will play a key role in safeguarding The Salvation Army's sensitive and mission-critical data. This position is part of an Information Security team and will be responsible for a wide range of security functions including threat detection and response, vulnerability management, security awareness, and compliance support. The role also contributes to strategic initiatives such as cloud security, identity protection, and policy development.
Key Accountabilities
- Monitor and triage security alerts across endpoints, servers, firewalls, networks and security tools.
- Investigate anomalies and threats to determine root cause and impact.
- Lead or support incident response, including containment and recovery.
- Deliver actionable threat intelligence to improve detection and prevention.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and security reviews across systems.
- Collaborate with teams to prioritize and remediate risks.
- Track and ensure timely resolution of security issues.
- Stay current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Design and manage security controls for cloud and identity platforms.
- Ensure secure configuration and continuous monitoring of cloud/SaaS environments.
- Align cloud security practices with policies and standards.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and playbooks.
- Support compliance efforts (e.g., PCI DSS, regulatory frameworks).
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence.
- Promote alignment of security practices with business goals.
- Deliver engaging security awareness programs.
- Advise internal teams on secure architecture and operations.
- Assist with security projects and technology rollouts.
- Support penetration testing and follow-up remediation.
Key Skills And Experience
- Diploma or university degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, or Security+ are strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
- Strong understanding of security technologies and threat landscapes.
- Experience with cloud security, identity protection, and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST, or ISO 27001.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $100,390.71 to $125,488.38 with a maximum of $150,586.06.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
Non-profit Organizations
5001-10,000
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Solution Specialist, Information Security
About the role
The Salvation Army in Canadaabout 14 hours ago
Toronto, Ontario
$100,391 - $150,586/annual
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description The Solution Specialist, Information Security will play a key role in safeguarding The Salvation Army's sensitive and mission-critical data. This position is part of an Information Security team and will be responsible for a wide range of security functions including threat detection and response, vulnerability management, security awareness, and compliance support. The role also contributes to strategic initiatives such as cloud security, identity protection, and policy development.
Key Accountabilities
- Monitor and triage security alerts across endpoints, servers, firewalls, networks and security tools.
- Investigate anomalies and threats to determine root cause and impact.
- Lead or support incident response, including containment and recovery.
- Deliver actionable threat intelligence to improve detection and prevention.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and security reviews across systems.
- Collaborate with teams to prioritize and remediate risks.
- Track and ensure timely resolution of security issues.
- Stay current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Design and manage security controls for cloud and identity platforms.
- Ensure secure configuration and continuous monitoring of cloud/SaaS environments.
- Align cloud security practices with policies and standards.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and playbooks.
- Support compliance efforts (e.g., PCI DSS, regulatory frameworks).
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence.
- Promote alignment of security practices with business goals.
- Deliver engaging security awareness programs.
- Advise internal teams on secure architecture and operations.
- Assist with security projects and technology rollouts.
- Support penetration testing and follow-up remediation.
Key Skills And Experience
- Diploma or university degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, or Security+ are strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
- Strong understanding of security technologies and threat landscapes.
- Experience with cloud security, identity protection, and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST, or ISO 27001.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $100,390.71 to $125,488.38 with a maximum of $150,586.06.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
Non-profit Organizations
5001-10,000
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.