Full-Time

Information Security Administrator

Foresters Financial

Foresters Financial

1,001-5,000 employees

Life insurance distributor with digital tools

Compensation Overview

$55k - $77k/yr

+ Discretionary Variable Incentive Plan

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Category
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Computer Networking
AWS
Cryptography
Requirements
  • 2 years of related work experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with tools such as: Email gateways, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Security scanners, MS Azure, AWS
  • Good knowledge and understanding of information security controls
  • Proficiency in network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • University/College degree required.
  • Professional certification such as CompTIA Security+, AZ‑900 (Azure Fundamentals)
Responsibilities
  • Monitor SIEM/EDR alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate incidents.
  • Participate in Provision/deprovision access, enforce least privilege, manage MFA and privileged accounts.
  • Assist with detection, containment, evidence collection, and post-incident actions.
  • Run vulnerability scans, assess risk, coordinate remediation, and validate fixes.
  • Apply secure baselines, harden systems, and manage configuration drift.
  • Administer endpoint protection, firewalls, VPNs, and network security controls.
  • Manage cloud security posture, permissions, and misconfiguration controls.
  • Support encryption, DLP, data classification, and secure data handling.
  • Enforce policies, collect evidence, and support regulatory audits.
  • Maintain procedures, incident records, and security metrics.
  • Develop positive working relationships with various teams involved in security and privacy matters
  • Conduct security research in keeping abreast of latest security threat landscape and stay abreast with the current information technology trends

Foresters Financial provides life insurance and individual savings products across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, offered through a fraternal benefit society. It uses end-to-end digitized processes and turnkey-decisioned product options that let people obtain life insurance without traditional medical exams, supported by mobile tools that help agents tailor plans for members. The company also offers a suite of member benefits focused on well-being and community support, differentiating itself with member-centric services and a long-standing rating of A (Excellent) from A.M. Best for 23 straight years. After merging with Canada Protection Plan, it became a leading life insurance distributor in Canada. Its goal is to improve financial security and overall wellness for everyday North American families while redefining how life insurance is distributed and valued.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1874

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paul Greene's Chief Underwriter role drives AUW enhancements.
  • Live Well Plus launch on July 7, 2025, boosts digital sales.
  • Scholarship program expansion to 400 awards strengthens community ties.

What critics are saying

  • Thrivent's Nikki Sorum erodes Foresters' US share in 12-24 months.
  • Linda Seymour pushes sale to RBC in 18-36 months.
  • Martin Sheerin forces dividend cuts within 6-12 months.

What makes Foresters Financial unique

  • Foresters expanded AUW to $2M for ages 18-60 on April 26, 2026.
  • Foresters Live Well Plus offers single-session digital whole life issuance.
  • Foresters maintains A.M. Best 'A' rating for 25 consecutive years.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

The Independent
Jul 31st, 2025
Foresters Advance to Quarterfinals of NBC World Series

The remainder of the tournament is now single elimination and the Foresters need three victories to capture their 11th NBC World Series Championship.

InsuranceNewsNet
Jul 7th, 2025
Foresters Financial introduces new participating whole life insurance

(Toronto, ON, July 7, 2025) - Foresters Financial introduces Foresters Live Well Plus, a new participating whole life insurance product available through a new innovative single-session digital journey.

PR Newswire
Mar 4th, 2025
Foresters Financial Invites Students To Apply For 2025 Competitive Scholarships

Number of scholarships across Canada and the US increases to 400. TORONTO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Foresters Financial™ (Foresters), the global life insurer that empowers its members to do more of the good they want to do, announced that it has launched the 2025-2026 academic year Competitive Scholarship1. Foresters Competitive Scholarship benefit offers members and their families the chance to apply for scholarships that support outstanding academic goals and community engagement. Applications are now open for both new and returning candidates, starting December 5, 2024, and closing April 30, 2025

Finseca
Feb 27th, 2025
Foresters Financial Joins Forces with Finseca to Protect and Strengthen Financial Security for American Families

Foresters financial joins forces with Finseca to protect and strengthen financial security for American families.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 17th, 2024
Foresters Financial celebrates 150 years of protecting families: A century and a half of service across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom

Reinforcing Foresters commitment to do more good in their local communities, Foresters launched its 150 Big Give initiative, allowing members to nominate a charity, in each country Foresters operates in, to receive a $50,000 donation.