Pentester Expert

As a Pentester Expert, you help identify, analyze, eradicate and mitigate threats to Desjardins's systems, networks and applications. You arre brought to simulater threats based on the evolution of offensive techniques and threat actors. You design, develop and implement offensive methodologies and tools, while mitigating the risks associated with their use. You follow rigorous processes and develop new ones to prepare the organization to face cyberattacks. You lead and influence practitioners on development projects and highly innovative, complex strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors. You have a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the drivers of change in the organization. You clarify risks using simple language to ensure everyone has a common understanding and you involve various stakeholders to strengthen Desjardins's security posture. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions and play an active role in implementing response plans. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your line of work. You make recommendations on the development and execution of projects and initiatives with a very high degree of operational and conceptual complexity. Coordination is critical. Interpersonal skills are therefore essential. You serve as an expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:Lead large-scale development projects, initiatives and activities in your area of expertise that have a significant knock-on effect on the entire organizationAdvise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives under your responsibilityDevelop and update policies, standards, models, methodologies, tools and programs to support your unit's strategic projects and initiatives. Conduct strategic monitoring in your area of expertise to identify emerging security issuesIdentify and analyze issues. Report major issues. Diagnose issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodiesRepresent your unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodiesRepresent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations. What we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. What you bring to the tableBachelor's degree in a related fieldA minimum of eight years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredKnowledge of French requiredIntermediate advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written, due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clientsInterpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindsetTrade Union (If applicable)At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Job FamilySecurity (FG)Unposting Date2025-07-29Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job