Information Security Analyst

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience Information Security services, particularly third-party security risk assessments and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a IT Information Security Analyst to identify and align business and technical security requirements, design security controls and test their effectiveness ensuring the product implemented addresses both business and security needs.

Reporting to the Technology Services Manager, you will conduct security assessments, manage incident response, and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a hybrid role.

What you will do -

· The primary resource to complete, manage and follow up on third-party security assessments for Zurich Canada

• Participate in supplier assurance management and identifies gaps in services provided leading to the identification of areas for improvement.

• Provide support for security response processes including vulnerability management, incident response and forensics leading to effective risk reduction.

• Support partnership with local stakeholders (e.g. IT functions, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and business leaders) to align IT security strategies.

• Provide consultancy on project and services to support mitigation of risks, and controls implementation leading to effective risk management.

• Apply and support IT security, risk and compliance technologies leading to higher adoption rates.

• Provide guidance on relevant group policies and standards such as Zurich Risk Policy, and Group Operations & Technology Bluebook resulting in compliance to Group minimum standards.

• Support security awareness campaigns raising engagement with end users in alignment with local requirements.

• Carries out control assurance for IT service providers ensuring control implementation.

• Provide consultancy on security architecture and product standards ensuring business meets the minimum security standard.

• Recognize legal, regulatory and ethical requirements within own area of responsibility and applies adoption of requirements, ensuring minimum baseline compliance.

• Provide technical expertise on aspects of the organization´s IT security to internal customers, advise them of appropriate actions to fulfill procedural and regulatory requirements or solve immediate problems.

• Undertake investigations and inspections of IT data, processes, practices and incidents in accordance with established procedure to identify potential or actual compliance issues and recommend appropriate action.

• Business Travel, as required

• Extended Hours during Peak Periods/Shift Work/Holiday Work, as required

• Regular Predictable Attendance

• Visibility in the Office, as required

What you bring to the table-

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree and 4 or more years of experience in the information technology area related to Security.

OR

• Zurich Cybersecurity Technician Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 4 or more years experience in the information technology area related to Security.

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years experience in the information technology area.

AND

· Technical Skills: Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, security technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.), and security protocols.

· Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze security logs, identify patterns, and assess risks.

· Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot security issues and develop effective solutions.

· Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Proficient in MS Office

Preferred:

• Information Security and Cyber Security experience. Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security) can enhance career prospects.

• Experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.

• Strong analytical skills

• Customer service experience

• French language skills are required (for candidates applying to the Montreal office location)

• Verbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec. (for candidates applying to the Montreal office location)

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.