Job Description

Build the Future With Us

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to an organization whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Security Designer, you will play a key role in the design, evolution, and operationalization of solutions for secrets management, cryptographic keys, digital certificates, and privileged access. Your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening the organization’s security posture and advancing modern practices in cryptography and identity and access management.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish With Us

As a Security Designer, you will play a central role in our mission. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and evolve solutions for secrets management, cryptographic keys, digital certificates, and privileged accounts in alignment with the organization’s security and architecture standards.
• Define integration patterns and support IT teams in the secure use of platforms within the Secrets portfolio, including HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions.
• Contribute to cryptography initiatives, including certificate lifecycle management, crypto-agility, cryptographic inventory activities, and the transition toward post-quantum cryptography.
• Participate in the design and continuous improvement of privileged access management mechanisms by applying principles such as least privilege, segregation of duties, and traceability.
• Collaborate with delivery, architecture, and project teams to integrate security requirements into technology solutions while ensuring high-quality documentation, integration guides, and reference models.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for expertise in cybersecurity, cryptography, and privileged access management.
• Stands out for the ability to design secure solutions while ensuring seamless integration into technology environments.
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Is recognized for leadership, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Has a minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, including at least 2 years of experience in cryptography.
• Has hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or operating HSM solutions in cloud environments.
• Possesses knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST and ISO 27001.
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to collaborate with technology vendors, consult specialized documentation, analyze platforms, and discuss cybersecurity technical matters with external partners and stakeholders on a regular basis.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where potential can thrive and grow freely;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement program, an employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine, an employee and family assistance program, an ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and much more.

Apply Now and Take the Lead in Your Career, Where Your Talent Truly Matters!

Not Sure Whether to Apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your place may be with us, and we would love to get to know you.

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-09-18

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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