Senior Security Data Scientist leveraging AI solutions to enhance security analytics within Desjardins Group. Collaborating across teams to transform data into actionable insights for improved security posture.
Responsibilities
Transform and analyze complex, large-scale data to extract the knowledge needed to make decisions.
Design innovative data analysis approaches (diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive and cognitive) in partnership with experts on the risks associated with application and business processes.
Implement, evaluate, document and monitor artificial intelligence solutions that are tailored to the monitoring needs of security operations teams.
Contribute to the industrialization and development of security analytics methodologies, including by participating in research projects with partners in the industry and academic ecosystem.
Identify, evaluate and prioritize data valorization opportunities, define solutions and develop an analytical roadmap that is integrated with Desjardins Group’s business plan and strategic vision.
Ensure delivery teams are aligned in terms of the design and development of highly complex analytical solutions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in machine learning, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis or modelling
Experience developing and implementing artificial intelligence solutions
Knowledge of French is required
Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Expertise with data science methodologies and their limitations (machine learning, statistics, artificial intelligence, etc.)
Expertise in Python programming (scikit-learn, pyspark, pandas, numpy, scipy, langchain, etc.) and in analytical product development practices (git, mlflow, familiarity with MLOps concepts)
Proficiency of development in Apache Spark (via pyspark or scala, knowledge of Databricks)
Proficiency of deep learning techniques and development frameworks (keras, tensorflow, pytorch, etc.)
Proficiency of generative AI-based development approaches (LLMs, RAGs, prompt engineering, etc.)
Knowledge of security data (application logs, transaction logs, etc.)
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
Professional knowledge of a security sub-area
Familiarity with using plain language techniques to communicate information through both speech and writing
Communicates effectively, Complexity, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Plans and aligns
Benefits
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
Regional Health & Safety Manager leading health, safety, and regulatory compliance for GFL’s environmental services operations in Quebec. Conducting audits, incident management, training oversight, and regional site visits.
Information Security Student supporting vulnerability management and cloud security at Nasdaq Verafin. Assisting with remediation, security posture enforcement, and cloud environment protection.
Senior Principal Security Architect shaping enterprise security architecture for Invesco, a global investment - management firm. Leading cloud, identity, network, data - protection, and risk initiatives.
Principal Security Architect securing Menlo Security’s browser and AI - agent protection platform. Leading cryptography, cloud, vulnerability, and product security architecture.
BDC banking manager overseeing commercial loan security and disbursements across Western Canada. Coordinating due diligence, risk evaluation, lending partners and compliant loan funding.
Cybersecurity new graduate rotating through Intact’s 24 - month tech development program. Supporting threat detection, incident response, infrastructure security, and AI - enhanced security insights.