Senior Lead Security Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to business lines to integrate security into the early design stages of technological solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and provide quality assurance on threat modeling.
• Design and recommend security controls to protect applications and infrastructure across domains such as Cloud Security, IAM, and Data Protection.
• Review architecture and solution design documentation to identify and assess potential risks.
• Ensure security solutions align with industry regulations and organizational compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging information security trends and propose improvements to the current security posture.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on technical experience performing threat risk assessments on complex applications and network environments.
• At least 6 years of experience in security solution architecture, software development, or implementing security controls.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and providing security advisory services.
• Solid knowledge of cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, or AWS) and cloud security.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, IAM, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CRISC.
• Cloud-oriented certifications from Google, Microsoft, or AWS.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits starting from day one.
• Opportunities for upskilling through online courses, tuition assistance, and cross-functional development.
• An inclusive culture with various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, dedicated to helping customers, families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of financial products and services. We strive to create an inclusive and high-performing culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential.