Advisor, Information Security

Who We Are
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, GOLDTOE, and Peds. We've spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better. Di scover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at .

The opportunity
As an Information Security Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening Gildan's security posture. This includes managing and overseeing monthly security awareness and phishing tests, as well as compiling and assessing security KPIs. Your role extends to providing operational assistance for security systems, and actively identifying security vulnerabilities.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Manage the execution and tracking of monthly security awareness and phishing assessments.
• Gather and prepare monthly reports for information security metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Follow-up with cross-functional IT teams on vulnerabilities status and remediations.

• Review, track and triage on day-to-day security alerts and incidents reports:

• Malware protection incidents raised by MSSP

• Antispam alerts and phishing incidents
• Endpoints protection and antivirus alerts

• Alerts from security event monitoring systems

• Apply defined response procedures:

• Follow-up with the local teams on identified security incidents
• Incident response and investigation assistance
• Review, evaluate and report on IT security exceptions request.
• Provide day-to-day operational support for corporate technical security solution (Antivirus, EDR, antispam and web filters,).
• Assist evaluating and implementing system-wide technical security solutions.
• Provide operational assistance reviewing recorded changes to IT system.

Profile & Core Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field preferred. Must have relevant skills and experience will be required for this role.
• 4 years of global IT experience and 2 years in information security or a related role.
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and take responsibility.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with different teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a keen interest in information security.
• Knowledgeable in enterprise email antivirus, malwares, and antispam systems.
• Understands networking concepts and standard network protocols like HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Proficient in using data analysis tools, such as Excel, for security data analysis.
• Proficient in troubleshooting computer hardware and software.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders.
• Committed to staying updated with technology trends.

What's In It For You

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.