Senior Information Security Specialist (Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada, with 1–3 days per week on-site and remaining days remote.

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank developing modern banking services and supporting technology and business stakeholders through information security and risk management.

What you will do

• Review requirements documentation, architecture diagrams, solution designs, and TRA questionnaires to assess project feasibility and security risks.
• Provide practical, risk-based recommendations and coordinate action plans under the Control and Deficiency Management Policy.
• Build security into project lifecycles and complete security assessments before production go-live.
• Conduct threat-risk and information security assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration-testing coordination.
• Present security risks and recommendations to executive management and collaborate with business, technology, cybersecurity, architecture, and control teams.
• Develop control integration plans, recommend new controls, and support external partner security requests.

Requirements

• Experience in information security, threat-risk assessments, vulnerability and penetration testing, and application security development projects.
• Familiarity with banking environments and cloud computing technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity controls, control frameworks, risk management, and security assessment processes.
• Ability to investigate complex problems, communicate detailed information clearly, and make practical risk-based recommendations.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.
• Successful completion of security checks, including a criminal record check, is required before starting.

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile development processes.
• CISSP, Offensive Security, CEH, CASE-E-Council, or CSSLP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to manage work activities.
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, and a benefits program.
• Defined benefit pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation, and wellbeing support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including a paid Purpose Day for personal development.
• Inclusive workplace with accessible candidate and employee support.

Hiring process

• Some candidates may complete an attribute-based assessment or skills tests, including simulations, coding, or French proficiency assessments.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used during recruitment.