Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

Opportunity Details

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer for a 12-month term with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

Hybrid preferred (Ottawa) but remote is possible.

Security Requirement

Must be eligible for a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability Clearance.

Key Tasks

• Work with the team to update and design new information security policies
• The Cyber Security GRC Officer improves information security through security awareness programs, policies, guidelines and standards, as well as through the ongoing integration of information security within business strategies
• This is an expert role, working with a team, where you will exercise your knowledge and skills daily. If you are passionate about technology and want to be part of a team who is becoming the orchestrator of digital innovation, this is the opportunity for you
• Help maintain the highest standards of cyber security and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and measure overall information security practices across the different technologies and processes
• Perform information risk assessments and provide guidance on industry best practices and alignment to standard cybersecurity frameworks (ISO, NIST)

Key Qualifications

• Expertise and ability to monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and provide advice and guidance to the business on cyber security and compliance matters
• College diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of cyber security protocols, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure the accuracy of cyber security and other regulatory reports
• Ability to weigh in on business risks and suggest appropriate information security measures
• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
• Experience in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive risk register
• Experience in creating and updating technical documentation
• Ability to write security policies, standards, and directives
• Ability to lead investigations into potential cyber security and compliance issues (PCI)
• Ability to perform comprehensive risk assessments

Assets

• Bilingualism
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent certification, an asset

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services. With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis. We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.