IT Security Consultant

Location: Hybrid, Greater Toronto Area (5 days on-site)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required
Duration: Contract
Background Check Requirement: May be required

About the Opportunity
Join a collaborative IT Risk & Compliance team supporting a leading global organization in a highly regulated environment. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented compliance professional who enjoys partnering with technology teams, auditors, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance and ensure critical compliance programs are delivered successfully.

In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting IT SOX compliance activities and the annual SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) attestation. Your work will help maintain strong internal controls, improve audit readiness, and contribute to the organization's commitment to operational excellence and risk management.

What's In It for You
• Gain valuable experience supporting enterprise-level IT governance and compliance initiatives.
• Work alongside experienced risk, audit, and technology professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Build your expertise across SOX, SWIFT CSP, vendor risk management, and industry-recognized control frameworks.
• Join a workplace that values accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate IT SOX audit activities by gathering, reviewing, and organizing control evidence across access management, change management, and computer operations.
• You'll act as a key liaison with auditors, managing information requests, coordinating walkthroughs, and supporting timely issue resolution.
• You'll support the annual SWIFT CSP attestation by validating control evidence, identifying gaps, and maintaining documentation within AuditBoard.
• You'll review vendor SOC reports, document findings, and support vendor risk assessment activities.
• You'll monitor audit findings and remediation efforts, partnering with control owners to track progress through to completion.
• You'll maintain accurate audit artifacts and compliance documentation while supporting additional IT compliance initiatives as required.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience supporting IT SOX audits, IT General Controls (ITGC), or IT compliance programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) attestation process.
• Strong understanding of ITGC frameworks, audit methodologies, and evidence management practices.
• Experience working with GRC or audit management platforms, preferably AuditBoard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is considered an asset, along with certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.
• Familiarity with COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and experience within financial services or another regulated industry is preferred.

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.