Bank of Montreal

Cyber Security Consultant

Bank of Montreal$88K — $165K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity
  • Demonstrated experience with Threat Modeling methodologies (e.g. Attack Trees, MSTM/STRIDE)
  • Proven experience in software application architecture risk analysis and threat modeling
  • Deep knowledge in decomposing applications in on-prem and hybrid cloud architectures
  • Experience with API Security, particularly in threat identification
  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Industry certifications like CISM, CISSP, GIAC, or CEH preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive application security assessments with clear threat modeling artifacts
  • Contribute to the advancement of threat modeling practices
  • Identify gaps in security requirements and propose improvements
  • Stay updated on technology trends and risks relevant to application development
  • Track and follow through on assessment findings and remediation efforts

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Accident and life insurance options
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Discretionary bonuses and performance-based incentives
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

09/03/2026

Address:
320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:
Technology

As an Application Security Threat Modeling Consultant, you will be part of Application Security Risk Assessments team within Cybersecurity. The Application Security Risk Assessment team performs assessments of applications and technology designs to identify threats and potential risks early in BMO Financial Group's SDLC and risk management process. You will have an opportunity to take collaborative approach in maturing application security threat modeling practices, identify relevant security threats to business technology, help colleagues continuously improve security practices, secure and enable business objectives.

This is a HYBRID role with a current requirement of at least 2 days in the office

KEY Responsibilities:
  • Perform high quality application security assessments producing easy to understand threat modeling artifacts, communicate (written and verbal) potential risks effectively to stakeholders and follow through in tracking assessments and remediation activities.
  • Be integral in continuously maturing the threat modeling practices and application security risk assessment program.
  • Maintain an understanding of available security requirements, design patterns, and identify gaps that require improvement opportunities.
  • Keep abreast of new technology trends and associated risks in application development practices, frameworks, cloud services, modern data store platforms etc. and ability apply this knowledge and skills during threat modeling exercises.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.


CORE Skills and Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience with Threat Modeling methodologies (e.g. Attack Trees, MSTM/STRIDE, PASTA) and/or performing Architecture Risk Analysis.
  • Proven experience with Software Application architecture risk analysis, threat modeling,
  • Deep experience with decomposing applications and system designs in on-prem and hybrid cloud architectures to identify potential threats.
  • Proven experience with API Security, Review & decompose solution designs to identify potential threats.
  • More than 3 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity
  • Proficient level working experience in application security and security risk management practices.
  • Working experience in Agile methodologies.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and ability to champion security first, DevSecOps culture and practices.
  • Prior experience in software development (e.g., Java, JS, Python) is preferred.
  • Advanced analytical skills along with proficient communication and negotiations skills, both verbal and written.
  • Is empathetic and loves to solve problems and always maintains high integrity.
  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education
  • Industry certifications such as CISM, CISSP, GIAC, or CEH.


Salary:

$88,800.00 - $165,600.00

Pay Type:
Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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