Senior Security Technical Analyst, Intact Lab

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About the role

Intact Financial Corporation is an innovative company specializing in the insurance sector, offering advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses’ applications and infrastructures. We are looking for an analyst passionate about application security to join our Intact Lab unit and ensure the rigorous implementation of application security (AppSec) practices.

Mission: As a Technical Analyst within Intact Lab’s Application Security team, you will be responsible for applying and automating application security practices based on the policies and guidelines of the security and compliance team. You will also work to optimize the efficiency of our security systems while preserving the developer experience.

What you'll do here: 

• Apply and automate application security policies according to the guidelines of Intact’s security and compliance team.

• Design tools to sort and distribute critical vulnerabilities to developers, ensuring they are efficiently remediated.

• Collaborate with the artificial intelligence team to develop and integrate an automated agent into our continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, capable of detecting, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities.

• Align the implementation of security tools with Intact Lab’s software development lifecycle (SDLC), suggesting or making improvements to preserve or enhance the developer experience.

• Oversee or participate in internal security audits and penetration tests to identify system weaknesses.

• Coordinate security items, ensure follow-up, and report on various security topics with the lab’s different teams.

• Manage a monthly steering committee with Intact Lab leaders to discuss security strategies and initiatives.

• Educate and raise awareness among development teams about security challenges and solutions, while maintaining the goal of an optimal developer experience.

What you bring to the table: 

• Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Experience in application security, with a focus on analysis and automation of security processes.

• Strong development skills with experience in Java and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).

• Mastery of information security concepts and tools (cryptography, identity management, data protection, etc.).

• In-depth knowledge of security testing, code audits, and vulnerability analysis tools.

• Experience with development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) tools and automated vulnerability management.

• Ability to work as part of a team in an agile environment, with a strong collaborative orientation.

• Autonomy, rigor, and the ability to solve complex problems.

• Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CEH, etc.) is an asset.

• Bilingualism (French and English) - Need to interact regularly with colleagues from across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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