Title: IT Security Program Coordinator / Security Assessment Coordinator

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: 6 Months

Job role:

Reporting to the Penetration Testing Program Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring the execution and compliance of Client’s enterprise-wide annual penetration testing program. You would ensure penetration tests are completed on schedule, manage vendor relationships, and maintain regulatory compliance. You would also act as a critical liaison between external vendors, asset owners, and risk teams, while proactively addressing risks, escalations, and program evolution to align with industry standards and organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

- Program Oversight: Monitor the end-to-end execution of 250+ annual penetration tests, ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements, while overseeing vendor performance.
- Process & Control Management: Document and maintain program processes and evidence for audits, ensuring alignment with internal and external standards.
- Risk & Relationship Management: Address escalations, proactively mitigate risks, and foster collaboration with vendors, asset owners, and risk/governance teams.
- Stakeholder Reporting & Communication: Prepare bi-weekly status reports for senior management, highlighting program health, risks, and initiatives.

Must have:

- Cyber Security Program Management: 3+ years of experience in security testing, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity program management.
- Regulatory & Control Frameworks:



Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and managing control documentation/ testing.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to build relationships, manage escalations, and hold vendors accountable for deliverables.
- Process Documentation & Metrics: Strong skills in creating/maintaining process documentation and defining KPIs to measure program effectiveness.
- Risk Management & Reporting: Experience identifying, mitigating, and communicating risks to senior leadership, with a track record of driving operational improvements.

Nice-to-Have:

- Certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CIAM, ITIL)
- Previous work experience within the financial sector or other large enterprise industry
- General knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, including web application penetration testing, mobile penetration testing and network penetration testing
- Experience with agile methodologies and tools, such as Jira, for backlog management and sprint planning
- PMP certification

“We use AI in our Hiring Process”

Mindlance is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, equitable, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

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