IT Build Specialist – Governance & Patching - BSGP 0603 RD#03

Job Title: IT Build Specialist – Governance & Patching
Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada

Note: "Prior experience in Banking or regulated Financial Services is non-negotiable"

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Build Specialist to act as a governance enforcer embedded within patching and infrastructure teams in a regulated Financial Services environment. This role is critical in supporting audit remediation efforts and ensuring adherence to governance standards across a complex, federated technology landscape.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical expertise in build, patching, and infrastructure environments, combined with a strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Patching Governance & Enforcement

• Embed within patching and infrastructure teams to enforce governance standards and controls
• Ensure compliance with enterprise patching policies, timelines, and audit requirements
• Support remediation efforts across a federated patching program involving 30+ teams and 50+ asset classes

Audit Remediation Support

• Contribute to the closure of high-severity internal audit findings
• Work closely with audit, risk, and compliance teams to address control gaps
• Ensure proper documentation, evidence collection, and audit readiness

Build & Infrastructure Support

• Perform and support system builds, configurations, and patch deployments
• Validate that builds and updates align with security and compliance standards
• Troubleshoot issues related to patching, deployment, and system configurations

Governance Function Enablement

• Support the establishment of a net-new governance function from the ground up
• Assist in defining processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms
• Promote consistency and standardization across teams

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Operational Risk Management (ORM), and CIO-level stakeholders
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and governance functions
• Provide status updates, risk insights, and remediation progress reporting

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT build, infrastructure, or patching roles
• Mandatory experience within Banking or regulated Financial Services environments
• Strong understanding of patch management processes and system build standards
• Experience supporting audit remediation and compliance initiatives
• Hands-on experience with enterprise infrastructure environments (Windows, Linux, or similar)
• Ability to work across multiple teams in a complex, matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in governance, risk, or compliance-driven programs
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and patching tools
• Understanding of regulatory and audit expectations in Financial Services
• Experience contributing to governance frameworks or control environments

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and compliance-focused mindset
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance technical execution with governance requirements

Additional Requirements

• Prior experience in Banking or regulated Financial Services is non-negotiable
• Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid model within the GTA region (as required)

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.