Job Description

As a senior offensive security advisor, you help identify, analyze, eradicate and mitigate threats to Desjardins's systems, networks and applications. You are brought to simulate threats based on the on the continuous evolution of offensive techniques and threat actors. You design, develop and implement offensive methodologies and tools, while mitigating the risks associated with their use. You follow rigorous processes and develop new ones to prepare the organization to face cyberattacks. You lead practitioners on development projects and complex, strategic initiatives. You have a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the drivers of change in the organization. You clarify risks using simple language to ensure everyone has a common understanding and you involve various stakeholders to strengthen Desjardins's security posture. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your line of work. You make recommendations on the development and execution of projects and initiatives with high operational and conceptual complexity. Coordination is critical. Interpersonal skills are therefore essential. You serve as a specialist advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person and coach for decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Lead large-scale development projects, initiatives and activities in your specialty area that have a significant knock-on effect on the entire organization.

• Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, select solutions for, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives under your responsibility.

• Develop and update policies, standards, models, methodologies, tools and programs to support your unit's strategic projects and initiatives. Conduct strategic monitoring in your area of expertise to identify emerging security issues.

• Identify and analyze major issues. Diagnose issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies. Analyze, map and explain threats to guide test activities.

• Represent your unit before decision-making bodies.

• Represent Desjardins when making agreements with external partners and organizations.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Security (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-07-6