Remote Technology Risk Consultant Jobs in Lockport, IL

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you'll be doing

The Information Security Data Security team helps protect the organization's data by strengthening governance, managing risk, and advancing security capabilities across the enterprise. As a Data Security Consultant, you'll play a key role in shaping and maturing data security frameworks, standards, governance, procedures, and controls that support the organization's broader security strategy. You'll work closely with technology teams, risk management, compliance, legal, data owners, and business stakeholders to help ensure regulatory requirements and enterprise security objectives are understood and achieved. In this role, you'll balance governance and oversight responsibilities with technical advisory support across key data security domains, helping teams apply practical and effective controls in modern data environments. You'll contribute to strategic initiatives, guide control maturity efforts, and help create a strong, sustainable approach to protecting sensitive and regulated data.

How you'll succeed

• Governance and standards - Develop, maintain, and enhance data security frameworks, standards, procedures, and control requirements that support enterprise objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Risk and compliance oversight - Assess data security risks, review control effectiveness, and support oversight activities to help ensure alignment with internal policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Technical advisory - Provide guidance to technology and project teams on data security requirements, control design considerations, and leading practices across cloud, analytics, and emerging technology environments.
• Capability maturity - Support the evolution of enterprise data security capabilities, including data discovery platforms, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions, and controls supporting platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Azure.
• Cross-functional collaboration - Partner with technology teams, risk management, compliance, legal, data owners, and business stakeholders to align security practices with business needs and enterprise priorities.
• Continuous improvement - Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve oversight processes, and enhance the organization's overall data protection posture.

Who you are

• You have relevant experience. You bring 5+ years of experience in information security, data security, cyber security, risk management, compliance, or a related field. You have experience working across both governance and technical advisory responsibilities in a complex environment.
• You understand data security governance. You have knowledge of governance frameworks, control design, risk management principles, and compliance expectations, and you can apply that knowledge in a practical and business-focused way.
• You know modern data security capabilities. You have experience with data discovery platforms, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and data security considerations related to generative artificial intelligence.
• You're a collaborative advisor. You build strong relationships across technical and business teams and can translate complex security requirements into clear, actionable guidance for different audiences.
• You think critically and make sound recommendations. You can assess issues, identify control gaps, and recommend solutions that support both security objectives and business priorities.
• You have the right foundation. A degree or diploma in Information Security, Cyber Security, or a related discipline is preferred. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) are considered an asset.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role you'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a remote (if non-local) or hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 2 days per week on-site in Chicago, while other days may be remote.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 for the Chicago market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee's needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidaysand 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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