Gildan Activewear Inc.

Lead Advisor, Information Security

Location (Standard) : Location BD-Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Job ID 2025-48931
Posted Date
1 week ago(10/28/2025 12:15 AM)
Category
Information Technology
Location (Standard) : Country (Full Name)
Bangladesh
Location (Standard) : City
Gulshan-2, Dhaka

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®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The Lead Advisor, Information Security leads the Bangladesh-based security team, ensuring efficient handling of security alerts, operational task tracking, and incident response. This role focuses on maintaining team performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting progress to Montreal-based security managers. The Lead Advisor, Information Security also oversees compliance processes, operational task tracking, and ensures alignment with HR and organizational objectives. Flexibility with working hours is essential to accommodate time zone differences and foster global collaboration.

 

Key Areas of Responsibility

 

Incident and Operational Management:

  • Supervise and guide the team in triaging, prioritizing, and responding to security alerts.

  • Ensure timely escalation and resolution of incidents and operational tasks as per established playbooks.

  • Monitor quality of incident handling and operational task execution to maintain alignment with global standards.

Team Supervision:

  • Manage team adherence to HR policies, compliance processes, and performance goals.

  • Provide mentorship, regular feedback, and support for professional growth.

Performance and Reporting:

  • Develop and track KPIs to measure team effectiveness and progress.

  • Compile and deliver actionable performance reports to Montreal-based security managers and the compliance manager.

Operational Oversight:

  • Oversee the execution of various operational tasks, tracking awareness training, and monitoring resolution progress for vulnerabilities and other assigned responsibilities.

  • Ensure quality assurance processes are applied to all operational tasks.

Collaboration and Process Improvement:

  • Serve as the liaison between the Bangladesh team and Montreal security management.

  • Drive process improvements for enhanced local operational efficiency.

  • Collaborate with global teams to align practices and share best practices.

Flexibility and Coordination:

  • Adjust working hours as needed to collaborate effectively across time zones.

  • Ensure seamless communication and alignment with global security goals.

 

Profile & Core Competencies

  • At least Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science & Engineering or relevent Engineering background from a reputed public or private university
  • Minimum 5 years experience in relevent filed.

  • Ability  to work independently, manage time effectively, and take responsibility.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with different teams.

  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders.

  • Expertise in incident response processes and triage workflows.

  • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Familiarity with operational task tracking, compliance, and vulnerability management.

  • Experience with performance metrics and reporting tools.

  • Flexibility to accommodate global collaboration and time zone differences.

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.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.

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