Specialist Information Security

Specialist Information Security

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Job Summary

CN is looking for a Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) analyst to help sustain and grow our Cybersecurity Governance team.

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager, this role supports CN’s cybersecurity governance objectives by translating security, risk, and compliance requirements into practical processes, evidence, reporting, and guidance for I&T and business stakeholders, with a primary focus on maintaining, supporting, and operating the CN IS Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and operate CN’s Cybersecurity GRC framework, including information security classification, risk management processes, security-related policies, dissemination activities, and ongoing improvements to reflect business needs.
• Communicate and support security recommendations that meet business objectives in a proactive and pragmatic manner, leveraging ServiceNow workflows and maintaining appropriate engagement with clients to support successful outcomes.
• Support control testing, documentation, and maintenance activities to help ensure security controls remain adequate, effective, and aligned with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to ensure controls and compliance metrics are properly integrated into dashboards and reports that support overall metrics and KPIs.
• Track cybersecurity issues, risks, and remediation actions in the ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) module, including follow‑up on risk assessments, security testing outcomes, and related business impacts.
• Provide guidance during the assessment or review of new IT solutions and new or existing technologies to maintain alignment with regulatory requirements, such as Sarbanes‑Oxley, PCI, and SWIFT, and security requirements using the ServiceNow Third Party Risk Management workflow.
• Interact with other cybersecurity teams and I&T stakeholders to understand, apply, and support the enforcement of security requirements.

Requirements

Experience

• Knowledge of CN IT operations and business units is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, IT audit, or a related role.
• Practical experience with KPIs/KRIs.
• Previous experience in risk management is an asset.
• Experience with a GRC tool is an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT discipline or a related field –or– equivalent work experience.

Cybersecurity certifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other related certifications are an asset.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management practices.
• Cybersecurity governance and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, including the ISO/IEC 27000 series, ISF, NIST Special Publications, risk management methodologies, and security evaluation methodologies.
• Understanding of security and privacy regulations and legislative compliance requirements, such as the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, PCI DSS, and PIPEDA.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow, including its landscape & workflows.

General Skills and Competencies

• Integrity with a high ethical standard.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to provide practical guidance to business and I&T stakeholders.
• Effective communication and interaction with others.
• Teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility to manage multiple assignments effectively and adapt to changing priorities.

About CN

CN is a world‑class transportation leader and trade‑enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500‑mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability, and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000‑mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%.

To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

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