Director, IT & Security — Lead Cloud & Threat Defense

HighlightTA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic talent acquisition firm is seeking a Director, IT & Security in Toronto, Canada. This pivotal role involves leading security operations, overseeing IT infrastructure, and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a technology or business emphasis, backed by 7-10 years of experience in information security, including risk assessment and team management. This is an opportunity to create impact in a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and customer success.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in information security management, including risk assessment and governance.
• Proven ability to manage and inspire a technical team in IT and security disciplines.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements such as GDPR and PIPEDA.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations and incident response monitoring.
• Develop and implement cyber threat analytics and control measures.
• Manage IT infrastructure efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Team management

Incident response

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in technology or business

Tools

Cloud security frameworks

Security management tools

Job description

A dynamic talent acquisition firm is seeking a Director, IT & Security in Toronto, Canada. This pivotal role involves leading security operations, overseeing IT infrastructure, and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a technology or business emphasis, backed by 7-10 years of experience in information security, including risk assessment and team management. This is an opportunity to create impact in a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and customer success.