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Job Offer: Security Specialist Location: Toronto Contract Duration: 1 year Work Mode: Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Why Join Us? Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions. In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions. Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life. About the Role On behalf of our client in the Banking industry , Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Security Specialist ready to take on new challenges. Your Responsibilities As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for: Directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT system, business operation, and facility defenses against security breaches and vulnerability issues. Responsible for auditing existing systems, while directing the administration of security policies, activities, and standards. Direct and apply control systems to prevent error, abuse, fraud, etc. Take full responsibility for minimizing disaster threat effects and for recovery. Raise awareness of all levels of the organization regarding security practices. Aligns the security policy with policies and plans of the organization. Constantly review procedures for security failings and disaster recovery. Take leading role in originating/maintaining security policies and strategies. Take leading part to ensure compliance with security plans/standards. Manage risk analysis, disaster recovery, planning and event simulation. Your Qualifications Education/Experience: 10 years'' experience in Competencies Technology controls, emerging threats, information security and cybersecurity. Experience in managing business process controls projects. Dev Sec Ops experience implementing devSecOps based on industry best practice would be huge asset. Key Skills: GRC background and tools (e.g. RSA Archer, Open Pages, etc.). Information Security Specialist experience. Infrastructure Expertise. Integration and implementation experience. Risk Assessment. Risk Management. SSDLC. Nice to have: Banking experience, CCSLP Certificate, GitHub experience, Software development automation experience. Personal Qualities: Analytical and solution-oriented mindset. Team collaboration and teamwork skills. Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities. The Astek Advantages Personalized CARE plan for our employees. Diversity & Inclusion Charter. Ready to Take on the Challenge? Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.