Cyber Security Researcher

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Cyber Security Researcher

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: April 17, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id 2508036

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you’ll be doing

As a Cyber Security Researcher within the Cyber Security Innovation team of Cybersecurity, Third Party and Resilience (CTPR), you will join a cross-functional team with a passion for innovation. You will help to solve new and challenging problems to deliver on our mission: to promote cutting edge cyber security capability at CIBC. You will also collaborate with security researchers within academia and industry as well as within internal teams on strategic research and development, proof of concepts, reports and recommendations.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Research and development: Research emerging trends, identify opportunities and lead strategic initiatives for research and development and proof-of-concepts. Perform analysis and recommendations to contribute to security strategies, roadmaps, reports and business cases.

• Program leadership and reporting: Execute and provide program leadership and support for the Innovation Champions Network Program, and other programs as required. Manage centralized reporting of program objectives to ensure their effectiveness, efficiency and compliance with management objectives. Identify opportunities, develop project proposals and deliver on initiatives to further enhance Cyber Security Innovation capabilities to make innovation accessible to Cyber Security teams.

• Education and Awareness: Develop periodic and ad-hoc threat and external incident assessments, communications and presentations for a wide range of audiences including advisory and operations teams, risk managers and executive management. Communicate to Cyber Security and other Senior Management the analysis and interpretation, as well as providing solutions for existing and future risks and vulnerabilities in order to provide measurement regarding the security posture of CIBC.

• Industry trends identification and benchmarking: Stay abreast of adversary motivations, tactics and goals; monitor geopolitical situation as it relates to security threats. Consider CIBC business activities and strategy to enable the practical application of intelligence to improve information security for the business. Perform benchmarking of relevant CIBC Security Services capabilities against those of other organizations through participation in external information sharing forums. Serve as a contributor and representative for working groups and meetings with other financial institutions, partner organizations and other entities.

• Strategy and roadmap: Provide relevant innovation perspectives towards security service roadmaps and capabilities, processes, service health and implementation strategies for Cyber Operations and Delivery portfolio including Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection & Response, Cloud Security, Application & Data Security including Data Loss Prevention, and Network & Endpoint Services.

• Internal and external relationship management: Work with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor the internal and external threat environment and contribute to adjustments of Security Services plans as required. Collaborate with vendors, industry and academic partners, develop and maintain relationships, and guide towards successful delivery that is aligned with CIBC's strategy and goals.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 5-10 years’ experience in Cyber Security ideally within a large enterprise, with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Incident Response, Security Operations, Security Monitoring, Security Analytics, SIEM, Centralized Log Management, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Denial of Service protection, Malware mitigation, Data leakage protection, Advanced Firewall protection, Next Generation Intrusion Prevention. It’s an asset if you have a CISSP, CCSP, GIAC or equivalent professional certifications.

• You have a PhD in Cybersecurity or closely related discipline. (Please include links to any recent publications in your resume.) It’s a strong asset if you can demonstrate expertise in programming, automation, data analytics and AI/ML capabilities. Experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Excel are desirable.

• You're passionate about people: You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You’re an innovator: You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You like to think outside of the box, experiment with new technologies and concepts, and see opportunities in challenges.

• You are an impactful communicator: You understand the power of clear and concise messaging. You tailor your communication style to connect with diverse audiences. You actively listen and engage to ensure you understand others’ perspectives. Your ability to articulate complex concepts in an accessible manner empowers others and drives meaningful dialogue.

• You are inherently curious: You explore new ideas and seek out knowledge. You ask insightful questions that challenge the status quo and drive deeper understanding. Your enthusiasm for learning fuels innovation and encourages those around you to think critically and embrace a mindset of discovery.

• You give meaning to data: You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• Values matter to you: You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 17th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Cloud Security, Data Security, Group Problem Solving, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Innovation Management, Process Innovation, Research and Development Operations, Researching, Stakeholder Management, Threat Detection

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.