Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank seeking an experienced Consultant, Network Security & Governance to join its information security team. The role designs, implements, and maintains secure networks across data center, branch, and cloud environments while managing risk, compliance, automation, security reviews, and collaboration across security and IT teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain security strategies for perimeter security, network segmentation, network access control (NAC), cloud access security broker (CASB), and network security within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), ensuring alignment with CIBC’s risk management and compliance objectives
- Design and deploy automated security controls and monitoring solutions to ensure efficiency, consistency, and rapid response across cloud and endpoint environments
- Conduct risk-based assessments for new and existing cloud and network solutions, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies
- Build, integrate, and maintain security solutions for cloud and their respective network platforms
- Ensure all cloud and network environments comply with internal security standards and regulatory requirements. Manage audits, reporting, and continuous monitoring activities
- Perform comprehensive security reviews of infrastructure-as-code, system designs, and technical architectures. Provide recommendations and guidance to engineering teams
- Collaborate with other security and IT teams to integrate cloud and network security with broader security operations
- Support the development and delivery of training programs to promote a culture of data protection and security awareness across the organization
- Design and implement secure cloud network architectures that support high-velocity business growth and scalability requirements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in cloud security, network security, or related roles
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated security tools and services
- Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks, automation, and cloud networking practices
- Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform)
- In-depth understanding of risk management, compliance, and governance in cloud environments
- Familiarity with network security technologies, SDR, cloud networking, gateways and firewalls
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, CCNP Security, AWS/Azure Security) preferred
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.
- Remote work arrangement for non-local employees.
- Hybrid work arrangement with 2 days per week on-site in Chicago and other days remote.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Other Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off, including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Other special perks reserved for team members
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