Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

The Advisor, Cyber Security will be working in a fast paced and innovative environment supporting the overall security posture of Air Canada’s technology environment. Air Canada’s cyber security systems are foundational to protecting the data and systems that allow its customers to fly safely. The Advisor, Cyber security role acts as a security subject matter expert and provides guidance concerning IT risks and security assessments for Air Canada and its affiliates. He/she will evaluate Air Canada’s existing security systems to determine potential cybersecurity risks, provide inputs on security requirements for personal, commercial and financial data as well as the operation of Air Canada IT networks and infrastructure. Cyber security threats continue to evolve, and the Cyber Security team will evolve with it. 

 This position will be reporting to Manager, Cyber Security Advisory and Assessment

 Responsibilities

Contribute to the development documentation, monitoring and maintenance of information security standards, policies and protocols to ensure organizational infrastructure, data and resources are protected from unauthorized and inappropriate use or access

Coordinate with operational groups and business units to set up and implement various cybersecurity controls and measures.

Review and offer security recommendations for architecture diagrams

Lead the delivery of cyber capabilities for Air Canada.

Advise on meeting compliance with information security policies and procedures

Provide expertise in the definition, selection and implementation of IT Security related controls to the IT Department

Provide security advisory services by conducting tests on a current system to determine vulnerable areas

Generate security reports for IT administrators and business managers to evaluate the efficacy of security systems and policies

Track risks using the Air Canada GRC tool (Archer)

Support the business initiatives, while making sure any Cyber specific risk introduced is properly managed

Identify Cyber risks, communicate and develop “best practice” solutions, and implement mitigating controls consistent with company strategy

Plan, coordinate and oversee activities related to the design, development and integration of information systems, operations systems and reporting systems in a business or security or risk context

Introduce new processes and ensure that gaps in the aforementioned items are identified and addressed ahead of time,

Implement and manage governance around business partner/security management both internally and externally

Work with the vendor’s teams (business and technical) to establish and review policies and IT direction

Perform project reviews to ensure that they align to Air Canada’s business/ information security requirements

Ensure that the company’s internal technological processes and services comply with community expectations, laws, and regulations for privacy, security, and social responsibility

Represent the organization and take an active participation on different IT business or security airline specific forums

Supporting the leadership team on strategic initiatives specific to the respective portfolio

Qualifications

A relevant University degree/technical certification, and/or relevant experience commensurate to the role

9-12 years of IT technology with minimum 5 years in an IT Security role, operations and people leadership experience in a large company

Certification in Information Security (CISSP, ISC, CISM) practices and policies

Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills

Self-motivated and independent worker

Possess investigative nature and be self-motivated

Results oriented with proactive and methodical approach to problem solving

Able to multi-task and work under pressure against tight deadlines and changing priorities

Must be a team player with ability to work closely with diverse groups and working styles

Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships

Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, when required

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Required

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.