Cybersecurity Operations Practice Lead

TEEMA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Edmonton seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Practice Lead to oversee a team and manage security operations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills. Join us to improve cybersecurity practices and lead initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity operations with hands-on experience.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud, network, and application security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cybersecurity team.
• Oversee daily operations of security infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership and management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Cybersecurity Operations Practice Lead

Job ID: 82846

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

What you will be doing

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, including security analysts, engineers, and incident responders.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the cybersecurity operations team.

• Security Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the cybersecurity infrastructure, including security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and workflows for efficient security operations.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents, prioritize and coordinate response efforts, and ensure timely resolution of security incidents.

• Security Tools and Technologies: Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Ensure proper configuration, tuning, and optimization of security tools to maximize their effectiveness in detecting and mitigating cyber threats.

• Incident Response and Threat Management: Develop and maintain an incident response plan and lead the response to security incidents, including containment, investigation, analysis, and recovery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as law enforcement and third-party vendors, during incident response activities.
• Conduct post-incident analysis and review to identify lessons learned and improve incident response processes.

• Security Policy and Compliance: Collaborate with the compliance and risk management teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to protect the organization’s information assets and ensure compliance with security standards.

• Support Cyber Program Projects: Collaborate with the Cyber Program team to support project implementation by allocating operational resources, time, tools, and technologies.
• Create checklists and processes for transition to operations once the control is implemented by the Cyber Program.

• Security Awareness and Training: Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Promote a security-conscious culture throughout the organization and encourage proactive engagement in cybersecurity initiatives.

• Awareness & Training: Design and deliver security awareness and training programs; promote a security-first culture and empower employees to adopt best practices.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies through continuous learning and professional development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of cybersecurity operations.

What you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, GMON).
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in cybersecurity operations, including hands-on experience with security tools, technologies, and processes.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and digital forensics techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security, network security, and application security concepts and technologies.
• Experience with security risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security auditing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security incidents and make informed decisions under pressure.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com.