Senior specialist (enterprise resilience and advisory – bcp and dr)

City of Toronto’s Cyber Operations Division is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior specialist. City of Toronto’s Cyber Operations Division safeguards the city’s digital infrastructure from cyber threats. It provides risk assessments, cybersecurity policies, and incident response strategies to protect critical services. It enhances cyber resiliency through technology adoption and workforce training. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: Office of the CISO, Cyber Operations
Position: Senior specialist (enterprise resilience and advisory – bcp and dr)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $122305.00 – $163639.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time/Permanent
Affiliation: Non-Union
Job Category: Information and Technology
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Shift: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week
Requisition ID: 54169

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of post-secondary degree in cyber security, information technology
Experience: Candidates should have extensive experience in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Risk Management and Disaster Recovery

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should have the ability to assess communication gaps and opportunities and develop new content strategies that deliver on business objectives
• The candidates should be creative, critical, analytical, and strategic thinkers with the ability to problem-solve and identify solutions to unusual and complex problems and the ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders
• The candidates should have the ability to prioritize and effectively manage competing priorities, projects, and initiatives while adhering to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment and be highly organized, proactive, self-motivated team players who take initiative and are able to work independently
• The candidates should be self-motivated with a desire to go above and beyond required tasks and have the ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• The candidates should possess transferable skills, including communication and decision-making, which are equally important and think on their feet and show good judgment, which is especially valuable in this field and react quickly and strategically to cyber-related incidents

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• The candidates should have extensive experience with enterprise application cyber security, cloud governance, and risk mitigation strategies
• The candidates should have extensive experience with cyber security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools
• The candidates should have extensive experience applying cyber security frameworks, risk management, BCP/DR planning, and compliance standards
• The candidates should have strong knowledge of automation tools for BCP/DR testing and cyber resilience monitoring
• The candidates should have experience leading a team (internal or external resources) with strong interpersonal skills to work independently and collaboratively with others in a multidisciplinary team setting and hold preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
• The candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including leadership, business partners, project stakeholders, divisional teams, and vendors, translating technical details into easily understood language

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to define, develop, and support cyber resilience programs to ensure alignment with enterprise Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies
• The candidates should be able to provide subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and operational support for the Enterprise Resilience & Advisory section
• The candidates should be able to ensure the effective integration of cybersecurity measures within enterprise technologies and cloud-based solutions
• The candidates should be able to act as the internal and external subject matter expert on cybersecurity resilience, BCP/DR strategies, and enterprise security best practices
• The candidates should be able to assess business strategies to determine cybersecurity requirements and provide guidance, advisory services, and technical solutions
• The candidates should be able to research industry trends, enterprise continuity planning developments, and evolving regulations to ensure alignment with corporate policies and government initiatives

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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