Director, Cybersecurity and Networks

Tridel; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse benefits and perks

Employee development programs

Supportive company culture

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm is seeking a Director, Cybersecurity and Networks to oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and ensure operational excellence. This role involves managing IT infrastructure, collaborating with senior executives, and driving innovative security solutions. Ideal candidates should possess significant experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with relevant industry certifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure design and operation.
• Proven analytical and diagnostic capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge in network operations and systems management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity operations and incident response.
• Oversee the performance and reliability of network infrastructure.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in Microsoft Cloud technologies

Knowledge of cybersecurity standards

Education

Post-secondary education in Information Technology

Industry certifications (CISSP, CRISC, COBIT)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Power BI

Excel

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Join Tridel: Building Communities, Growing Careers

Build Your Future with Us

Our strength, innovation and growth are the result of talented individuals who come together as a team to build sustainable and award‑winning homes and communities. Through passion and dedication, our employees work collectively to develop some of the largest and most complex projects within the Greater Toronto Area.

We recognize our employees are the key to our success, and we invest in creating a meaningful employee experience and culture that promotes:

• A diverse and robust suite of benefits and perks
• Social and sustainable impact within our company and the communities we build, and much more

As a Tridel employee, you contribute to our purpose and standard of excellence while building homes for people today and the generations of tomorrow.

The Blueprint

The Director, Cybersecurity and Networks is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise‑wide cybersecurity and network infrastructure vision across the Tridel Group of Companies. This role requires close collaboration with senior executives, cross‑functional technology teams, and a diverse ecosystem of external partners. The Director will champion innovation, drive operational excellence, and elevate Tridel’s cybersecurity resilience and risk management maturity.

As the primary point of contact for all cybersecurity and networking matters, the Director is expected to demonstrate exceptional communication, strategic foresight, execution quality, attention to detail, and stakeholder engagement. This role also plays a pivotal role in steering Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) initiatives.

A Glimpse into Your Daily Activities

• Lead and evolve cybersecurity operations, ensuring proactive threat intelligence, detection, and incident response.
• Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to internal IT teams and external consultants managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security enforcement.
• Serve as a key advisor on secure architecture and network design across enterprise projects.
• Influence vendor relationships through security assessments and providing sign‑off on solutions.
• Oversee the performance, scalability, and reliability of Tridel’s network infrastructure, aligning with long‑term business goals.
• Provide support, escalation, and incident management, ensuring timely resolution of network‑related issues.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors to maintain secure, high‑availability infrastructure.
• Manage strategic relationships with vendors and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
• Ensure enterprise‑wide alignment with cybersecurity standards, regulatory compliance, and risk frameworks.
• Partner with internal teams to meet Cyber Security Insurance qualification criteria annually.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure design documentation for Deltera site‑specific projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Lead Tridel’s information security program, including the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory shifts to maintain a forward‑looking security posture.
• Initiate and maintain information security awareness programs across the organization.
• Design and implement governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to proactively manage IT risk.
• Architect and lead Tridel’s IT disaster recovery strategy, including business impact assessments and contingency planning.

The Architect of Your Success

• Post‑secondary education in Information Technology or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, COBIT, CCNA, CCNP; additional certifications (e.g., VCP, MCSE/MCITP, Cisco Data Centre, HP/Aruba) are considered assets.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in designing, operating, and optimizing core IT infrastructure, with a focus on networking, Windows server environments, storage, and virtualization.
• Proven analytical and diagnostic capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge in information technology disciplines such as network operations, databases, software applications, production operations, quality assurance, and systems management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Cloud technologies, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Power BI, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering trust and collaboration in complex environments.

Who We Are

Founded in 1934, Tridel is responsible for delivering over 90,000 homes to date, and we are proud to continue building not just our legacy but communities for years to come.

As a purpose‑driven company guided by our ‘Built for Life®’ commitment, we create socially and environmentally responsible communities and invest in innovations that promote quality, sustainability, high performance in construction, social inclusion and cohesion, and community economic development. As an award‑winning company, we are proud to be recognized as an industry leader for excellence in design and construction, green building, corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, customer service, and more.

Supporting Inclusion & Belonging

Tridel is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities where we build, where everyone feels they belong, is physically and psychologically safe, and can reach their full potential. We embrace diversity while reinforcing equity and inclusion and are committed to building a team with a range of experiences and skills.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including those who self‑identify as Indigenous in Canada (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), are from racialized communities, and persons with disabilities. We remain committed to a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and will provide accommodation upon request. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please email your request to [e-mail]. All information received will be handled in strict confidence.

As part of Tridel Group of Companies’ recruitment and selection process, we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for candidate screening.