Information Security Analyst

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

$65K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or Certificate in Information Security or Computer Technology.
  • Intermediate IT/Information Security experience in vulnerability management.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Internet, networking, and computer technologies.
  • Understanding of Information Security principles, protocols, and industry standards.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow modules and scanning tools.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Professional designation in Information Security (e.g., Security+, CISSP) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and classify vulnerabilities, following up on investigations.
  • Investigate and report on information security vulnerabilities in infrastructure and applications.
  • Participate in delivering the Information Security Program and enterprise vulnerability management initiatives.
  • Research vulnerabilities and write both technical and non-technical reports for management.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve Vulnerability Management processes.

Benefits

  • Recognition as a Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work®.
  • Certification from Excellence Canada for prioritizing employee mental health.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs focusing on mental, physical, and financial health.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and networking.
  • Flexibility to work from home or the office based on business needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

About the role:

The Information Security Analyst participates in the delivery of the Information Security Vulnerability Management capability and corresponding services within the Digital Security Threat Management department.

The role's primary mandate is in the vulnerability management service including management of internal and external scanning processes and tracking and reporting vulnerabilities identified.

What you will do:
  • Monitor vulnerabilities with subsequent classification and investigation follow up.
  • Investigate and report information security vulnerabilities across both infrastructure and application environments.
  • Participates in the delivery of the Information Security Program, including Enterprise Vulnerability Management, Risk Reporting and Security program initiatives.
  • Researching vulnerabilities/threats and writing technical and non-technical reports for management.
  • Look for opportunities to automate or enhance existing processes in the Vulnerability Management team that aligns to the Digital Enterprise model.


What you need to succeed:
  • University degree or Certificate in Information Security or Computer Technology is an advantage.
  • Intermediate IT/Information Security experience in vulnerability management or core security technologies.
  • Intermediate Internet, networking, and computer knowledge (software & hardware).
  • Knowledge of Information Security principles, protocols, practices and industry standards.
  • Understanding of existing and emerging Information Security technologies.
  • Good technology generalist, with a good understanding of all aspects of IT especially architecture.
  • Experience with ServiceNow modules and scanning tools.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Professional designation relating to Information Security (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA) is an advantage but not mandatory


Preferred skills
  • This role would ideally suit a candidate with previous hands-on security technology experience and a passion to learn.
  • Detail oriented with good organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


What's in it for you:
  • We're honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
  • As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the


The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:
65,000/65 000 - 105,000/105 000

Job Category:
IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date:
30/09/2026

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