Cybersecurity Advisor guiding BMO banking teams through security governance, controls, and technology change. Coordinating reviews, approvals, risk remediation, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted cybersecurity partner to business and technology teams throughout technology initiative, application change, infrastructure update, data movement, and production deployment lifecycles
Liaise among business stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity subject matter experts
Review application architectures, development patterns, authentication, authorization, data handling, and integration patterns
Identify cybersecurity risks across custom-built, SaaS, and third-party applications and define practical remediation plans
Recommend security controls aligned with BMO policies and standards
Review security products and technologies to ensure they protect systems and information and support organizational objectives
Validate security documentation, evidence, and control requirements
Coordinate security reviews, approvals, initiatives, action items, and implementation of security improvements
Provide information security consulting, guidance, advice, and recommendations to business and group leaders
Develop and support information security strategies and strategic plans
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence outcomes
Act as day-to-day vendor contact and support vendor solution implementation, maintenance, and sustainment
Track metrics and milestones, recommend resolutions, and escalate issues as appropriate
Facilitate stakeholder discussions and manage initiatives and issues using elicitation techniques
Promote process improvements, methodologies, emerging technologies, and information security best practices
Create and deliver concise professional presentations
Assess information security impacts of project scope changes
Gather, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights and actionable recommendations
Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis
Apply BMO’s Risk Management Framework and make risk-informed decisions aligned with policies, laws, regulations, and risk appetite
Requirements
3-5 years of experience reviewing technology, application, infrastructure, or production changes against established cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements
Knowledge of cloud security, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, SIEM, encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, data loss prevention, endpoint protection, and log aggregation
3-5 years of experience validating security documentation, evidence, and control requirements in security review, governance, audit, compliance, or approval processes
3-5 years of experience coordinating initiatives, tracking action items, monitoring progress, and supporting security improvements
3-5 years of experience providing cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to business and technology stakeholders
Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001/27002
Ability to analyze security requirements and translate them into practical guidance
Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Typically 4-7 years of relevant experience
Post-secondary degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preference for at least one related certification, with strong preference for recognized information security certifications from ISC2, ISACA, or SANS
In-depth understanding of NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS, and related industry standards
In-depth information security concepts and methodology
In-depth knowledge of business analysis and project delivery practices across the project lifecycle
In-depth knowledge of information security processes, procedures, and controls
Working understanding of information security issues, risk, and regulatory requirements
In-depth verbal and written communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving, influence, and data-driven decision-making skills
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience
Benefits
Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support
Network-building opportunities
Tools and resources to reach new milestones
Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
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