Senior Advisor, IT Security

The Role, Your Impact:

As a Senior Advisor, IT Security, reporting to the Director, Operational Security, you will be responsible for protecting systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access or use. You will serve as a trusted resource on security best practices, contribute to the implementation of secure procedures, and analyze security incidents to recommend continuous improvements. More specifically, you will:

• Act as a senior technical resource for the cybersecurity team, IT teams, plant teams, and external vendors;
• Independently manage complex security initiatives, from needs assessment through implementation and follow-up;
• Assess and challenge architectures, configurations, security controls, as well as recommendations from system integrators and vendors;
• Identify risks that may not always be immediately apparent and recommend realistic mitigation measures adapted to operational realities;
• Analyze security incidents, understand attack paths, and establish containment priorities;
• Work in industrial environments where system availability, production, SAP, and business continuity must be taken into consideration;
• Provide clear recommendations supported by rigorous technical analysis.

Your Qualifications for This Role:

• Education: University degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, or any other combination of education and training deemed equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a senior IT security or cybersecurity role. Assets: Demonstrated experience in an industrial environment or OT security, as well as CISSP certification.
• Technologies: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Armis, Proofpoint, and Microsoft security technologies.
• Skills: Autonomy, leadership, excellent prioritization skills, ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.