Description
The Cyber Advisor - Specialist in Data & AI Security provides specialized cybersecurity and governance expertise across BRP’s data analytics program, information management, and AI ecosystems.
This role acts as a trusted partner to the Data Analytics, AI, and Data Governance teams, ensuring that data is securely designed, processed, and managed in alignment with BRP’s Information Security framework, privacy obligations, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOx, NIS2).
The advisor bridges cybersecurity, data governance, and technology architecture, helping to embed security-by-design principles and responsible AI practices across the enterprise.
YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for all Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives.
Partner with Data Governance and Information Management teams to ensure that policies, data classifications, and lifecycle controls are effectively applied.
Provide security-by-design guidance for data platforms, data lakes, pipelines, and AI/ML environments.
Ensure proper data access, encryption, anonymization, and retention practices are implemented consistently across systems.
Evaluate and strengthen data security controls within Snowflake, Databricks, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, and related platforms.
Review data access models, role-based permissions, and segregation of duties (SoD) for analytics and reporting environments.
Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Security teams to align data architectures with BRP’s cybersecurity standards.
Support TPRM assessments for vendors and platforms handling sensitive or AI-related data.
Participate in the Data Governance Committee, providing cybersecurity insight on classification, privacy, and compliance matters.
Support incident response and forensic investigations for data-related or AI system security events.
Develop and deliver awareness sessions for data and AI teams on secure data management, privacy-by-design, and ethical AI.
Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of BRP’s Data and AI Security Standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on data security, data governance, or AI systems.
Strong understanding of data governance and information management principles (data ownership, lineage, metadata, quality, retention).
Proven expertise with Snowflake and other database or analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure Synapse, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI).
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (Azure AI, OpenAI, TensorFlow, etc.) and their security implications.
Knowledge of cloud security architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOx, EU AI Act, and NIST AI RMF.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical risks to non-technical audiences.
Key Attributes
Strategic and analytical thinker with strong data security acumen.
Deep understanding of how cybersecurity intersects with data governance and AI innovation.
Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-evolving digital environment.
Passionate about secure and ethical use of data and AI technologies.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
Generous paid time away
Pension plan
Collective saving opportunities
Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What about some feel good perks:
Flexible work schedule
A summer schedule that varies by department and location
Holiday season shutdown
Educational resources
Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
