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Job Title


Security Specialist


Company : Astek


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Offer: Security SpecialistLocation: TorontoContract Duration: 1 yearWork Mode: HybridStart Date: ASAPWhy 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 RoleOn behalf of our client in the Banking industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Security Specialist ready to take on new challenges.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for:Provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives.Direct 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 QualificationsEducation/Experience: 10 years' experience or more.Key Skills:Technology risk and controls.Risk assessments for technology.experience in large system migration.End user computing Tools and technology.End user computing governance.NICE TO HAVE: Fraud experience- benefit, Data life cycle management benefit, Banking experience.Personal Qualities:Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.Team collaboration and teamwork skills.Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.The Astek AdvantagesPersonalized 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.