Senior Security Operations Consultant

Company: CGL

Department: IT-Chief Security Officer

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Remote

Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

At The Co-operators Group Limited, we are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative dedicated to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society. Our Security Operations Team plays an essential role in delivering on this mission by safeguarding our organization, clients, and communities from cybersecurity threats. We prioritize a strong, inclusive culture and invest in the professional development of our team to help them thrive and live our purpose. The best part? You’ll work alongside passionate individuals who care deeply about our clients, communities, and one another.

Join a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. As a member of our Security Operations Team, you will be at the forefront of protecting our digital ecosystem. This role offers an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies, lead the design and implementation of advanced security solutions, and contribute to safeguarding critical systems and data. You will also play a vital role in investigations, vulnerability management, incident detection, and incident response to ensure the organization’s systems remain secure and resilient. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to have you on board.

How You Will Create Impact:

• Develop and implement advanced security solutions within the SOC to protect the organization’s infrastructure and data.
• Lead and conduct investigations into security incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive the development and execution of vulnerability management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization.
• Design and manage tools and processes for effective incident detection and response, ensuring swift action to contain and remediate threats.
• Create and optimize scripts using PowerShell, Python, and SPL, particularly in support of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) to automate workflows, streamline operations, and enhance incident and vulnerability management.
• Design and implement security applications and tools, including CSPM, DSPM, CNAPP, EDR, and SOAR solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to align security practices with organizational goals and drive innovation.
• Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends, tools, and methodologies, guiding the adoption of best practices.
• By focusing on investigations, vulnerability management, incident detection, and response, as well as leveraging scripting and automation within SOAR platforms, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization against evolving security threats.
  
  
  

How You Will Succeed:

• You initiate new strategies to capitalize on opportunities and lead the implementation of organizational change.
• You integrate complex information to identify solutions or solve problems and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals and successfully convey messages with a sense of positive advocacy.
• You develop others to ensure the evolving needs of the organization will be met and build effective relationships to achieve key business objectives.
  
  
  

To Join Our Team:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical leadership within complex IT or cybersecurity environments.
• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, automation, and agile methodologies.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments, ITIL frameworks, and shared services is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing and maintaining compliance with OSFI, SOC 2, and PCI DSS 4.0 standards.
• Hands-on experience with CSPM, DSPM, CNAPP, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Proficiency in English, including drafting complex technical documents and reports.
  
  
  

What You Need To Know:

• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time. 
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career .
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.
  
  
  

ecurity Operations Team plays an essential role in delivering on this mission by safeguarding our organization, clients, and communities from cybersecurity threats. We prioritize a strong, inclusive culture and invest in the professional development of our team to help them thrive and live our purpose. The best part? You’ll work alongside passionate individuals who care deeply about our clients, communities, and one another.

Join a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. As a member of our Security Operations Team, you will be at the forefront of protecting our digital ecosystem. This role offers an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies, lead the design and implementation of advanced security solutions, and contribute to safeguarding critical systems and data. You will also play a vital role in investigations, vulnerability management, incident detection, and incident response to ensure the organization’s systems remain secure and resilient. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to have you on board.

To Join Our Team:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical leadership within complex IT or cybersecurity environments.
• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, automation, and agile methodologies.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments, ITIL frameworks, and shared services is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing and maintaining compliance with OSFI, SOC 2, and PCI DSS 4.0 standards.
• Hands-on experience with CSPM, DSPM, CNAPP, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Proficiency in English, including drafting complex technical documents and reports.
  
  
  

What You Need To Know:

• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time. 
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career .
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.