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Information Security Analyst

Requisition ID: 97018Join the Global Community of Scotiabankers to help customers become better off.

 

In this role as an Information Security Analyst, you will conduct risk assessments on internal applications, verify security controls, provide suggestion on compensating controls, and help process risk acceptances. 

 

Is this role right for you? You will be responsible for:

Architecture documentation – you will need the ability to recognize and identify risks based upon application design or implementation plan
Reviewing and evaluating responses to security assessments and validate supporting evidence (ie, policies, reports, procedures, etc.)
Reviewing security design documentation
Understanding of compensating controls
Understanding risks identified in assessments to clearly and intelligently communicate findings to stakeholders
Providing guidance to stakeholders regarding risks and corresponding actions necessary to remediate said risks.
Preparing and presenting assessment results to management
Working closely with stakeholders, including application owners and business lines to ensure risk remediation or acceptance is addressed
Conducting security risk assessments for 3rd party vendors.
Working closely with third party relationship managers to define security expectations and hold vendor accountable for risk mitigation or remediation plans
Collaborate with IT business partners and team leads
Performing control testing, as needed
Creating presentations and writing reports
 

Do you have the skills you need to succeed? We’d love to work with you, if you have:

An IT Security Analyst or related cybersecurity background – 3+ years of experience
Recent experience working directly on Threat and Risk Assessments – 2+ years, 1 recent project
An Undergraduate or Masters in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field is preferred
An understanding and experience with security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application and networking environments (asset), proven through recent experience in last 1+ project
Proficiency in MS Office (extended knowledge in MS Excel preferred) – 3+ years
Excellent communications skills
The ability to create and present results derived from risk assessments to a wide range of individuals
The ability to manage complex tasks and expectations in a dynamic work environment
The ability to work without direct instruction or oversight
CISA OR CISSP Certification (nice to have)
A Masters degree in related IT field (not required)
Recent relevant Financial Industry Experience
Proficiency in MS Office (extended knowledge of MS Excel is preferred)
 

Location(s):  United States : New York : New York City 

As Canada’s International Bank, we are a diverse and global team. We speak more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries. Our employees are committed to a superior customer experience and use the Bank’s six guiding sales practice principles to ensure they act with honesty and integrity.At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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