Director, Security Architecture and Engineering

CPP Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment organization is seeking a highly skilled Director of Security Architecture and Engineering to lead security efforts and enhance its security posture. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in security architecture and engineering, with a strong background in the financial services sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape security strategies and collaborate with various teams within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Global career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in security architecture or related fields.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in security teams.
• Experience in the financial services sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security architecture and engineering team.
• Design and implement security architectures.
• Develop a comprehensive cloud security strategy.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies.
• Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations.
• Integrate security by design principles in development.
• Enhance efficiency of security operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

CISSP, CISM, CCSP certifications

Job description

Company Description

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization.

When you invest your career in CPP Investments, you join one of the most respected and fastest growing institutional investors in the world. With current assets under management valued in excess of $500 billion, CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure long-term sustainability. The CPP Fund is projected to reach $3 trillion by 2050. CPP Investments invests in all major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and fixed-income instruments, and is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo and Sydney.

CPP Investments attracts and selects high-calibre individuals from top-tier institutions around the globe. Join our team and look forward to :

• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Stimulating work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Being motivated every day by CPP Investments’ important social purpose and unshakable principles
• A flexible / hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working
• A deeply rooted culture of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance

If you share a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach everything with the highest integrity, here’s an opportunity for you to invest your career at CPP Investments.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Security Architecture and Engineering to lead and expand our security engineering and architecture efforts. This pivotal role will take on a broad scope of responsibilities to further strengthen our organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and technical leader, responsible for driving the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of our security architecture and engineering practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Serve as the strategic leader for the security architecture and engineering team, providing direction and mentorship to a talented group of security professionals. Assist in shaping and executing the long-term security strategy.
2. Lead the design and implementation of robust security architectures, ensuring they align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversee the integration of security controls across all technology environments.
3. Spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive cloud security strategy, ensuring our cloud environments are resilient, scalable, and secure.
4. Continuously evaluate emerging security technologies, trends, and standards. Drive innovation and adoption of new security solutions that mitigate potential risks and align with the organization's risk tolerance.
5. Conduct and oversee thorough security assessments, providing expert analysis and recommendations to stakeholders. Ensure that security risks are identified, communicated, and effectively mitigated.
6. Collaborate with technology, operations, and business teams to integrate security by design principles into all stages of development and operations. Effectively communicate security risks, strategies, and initiatives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Drive the design and implementation of security platforms, automation capabilities, and operational use cases to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent industry certifications.

Experience :

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in security architecture, engineering, or a related information security role.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience within a security architecture or engineering team.
• Experience within the financial services sector, particularly in Canada, is preferred.

Additional Skills :

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various teams and departments.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest in cybersecurity trends and technologies.