Senior Cyber Security Specialist, West Coast Security

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

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Does working with some of Canada’s most talented minds in innovation supporting retail, digital consumer solutions and analytical platforms excite you? Loblaw Technology powers some of Canada’s most game-changing retail solutions, giving our customers the ability to live their lives well.

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Senior Cyber Security Specialist, West Coast Security, Brampton, ON

We are looking for a collaborative team member to be part of our innovative Cyber Security, Privacy and Network team. In this role, you will be required to utilize your experience and knowledge in recommending, assessing, building, and implementing various security technologies, solutions, and processes. You’ll use your energy and passion to build deep, meaningful relationships with Loblaw subsidiary companies, and rely on your foundation and solid understanding of cyber controls to secure the network, infrastructure, and application stacks.

What You’ll Do:

1. Review security roadmap and incorporate industry best practices into the cybersecurity governance program for Loblaw subsidiaries.
2. Configure and implement security technologies and frameworks, develop security solutions, automation, and documentation.
3. Conduct security assessments on projects, applications, and suppliers.
4. Provide recommendations to improve Loblaw subsidiaries’ cybersecurity processes and reduce their risk exposure, balancing security needs and customer experience.
5. Provide guidance on how to build and deploy secure solutions or implement compensating controls for IT infrastructure on-premise and in cloud environments such as Azure, GCP, and OCI.
6. Research cybersecurity trends, guidelines, and adversarial activities (i.e. Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)).
7. Consult with the Incident Management team to respond to cybersecurity events and incidents.
8. Review and write policies, plans, standards, assessment reports, and strategies in support of organizational cyber activities.

What you Bring:

1. Proven experience with enterprise-level cybersecurity programs.
2. Strong background in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering or related technical field.
3. You have or are in the process of obtaining at least one of the following industry security certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CCSP, CSSLP, CISA, CISM, CCSK.
4. A collaborative nature, working with diverse teams, from business leaders to individual contributors and the ability to influence with a sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
5. Hands-on experience working in a Cyber Security role both in Windows and Unix environments.
6. Understanding of current Security Threat Landscape and direct involvement in Incident and Vulnerability Management Exposure or proven experience with the principles of ITIL Incident Management, Problem Management and Change Management, IT Security and Operations, and NIST CSF Framework.
7. Technical and administrative experience in various security technologies including Cloud Security, EDR, Email Security, Firewalls, SIEM, Container Security, Secure SDLC.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What Loblaw Offers You

We offer flexibility and balance, and an environment that sets you up for success no matter where your workspace is located.

Here, you will find a great team to help you achieve your goals as you help us achieve ours! Work in our fast-paced, exciting Technology environment, helping our stores, colleagues and customers every day.

Loblaw colleagues also enjoy:

• Work Perks Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Online Learning
• Pension & Benefits
• Paid Vacation

If you’re up to the challenge, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today, and get the process started.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced, valued and supported. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs. Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.

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Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.