The IT Security Advisor will lead and evolve the enterprise Security Assurance function, driving vulnerability management, penetration testing, and control validation, while supporting cyber risk assessments, compliance activities, and AI enabled security capabilities to strengthen the organization’s overall risk posture.

The IT Security Advisor will:

• Manage and execute penetration testing programs (internal, external, application)
• Lead a risk-based Vulnerability Management assessment program, including prioritization and remediation tracking
• Provide security advisory guidance on system integrations and solution design
• Lead application risk assessments and conduct annual crown jewel assessments
• Partner across Cyber, IT, and Business teams to embed security into operations and initiatives
• Support audit and compliance requirements, including evidence collection and remediation tracking
• Translate technical findings into business risk insights for leadership
• Develop, review, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Identify and drive opportunities to modernize cyber risk processes using AI-driven capabilities

To be successful as an IT Security Advisor with People Corporation, you will need:

• 7–10+ years in cybersecurity with focus on: Security Assurance / Control Validation and Penetration Testing / Security Testing
• Experience conducting risk assessments and providing security advisory services
• Strong working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
• Familiarity with enterprise security platforms (e.g., firewalls, endpoint, cloud security tools)
• Experience leveraging AI or automation tools in cybersecurity is an asset
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
• Evaluate and advise on security tools and technologies (e.g., threat detection, prevention, and monitoring solutions)
• Provide advisory support on monitoring strategies for cyber threats and suspicious activities

What’s in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we’re committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com.

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $120,000 - 160,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.