IT Security Manager

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Retirement savings plan

Benefit premiums paid by the firm

Telemedicine services

Wellness allowance

Training and development programs

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is seeking an IT Security Manager to lead and operationalize the firm’s cybersecurity program within the Canadian region. The role partners with business and technology teams to ensure security policies, controls, and initiatives are implemented and monitored across Canada.

You will serve as the primary liaison to the Global CISO organization, coordinating risk management, incident response, and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement and metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive cybersecurity and information security experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience securing cloud and SaaS environments, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Experience implementing governance and security controls for AI, ML, and GenAI solutions.
• Experience leading security audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory assessments.
• Experience managing third‑party security vendors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operationalize the firm’s global cybersecurity strategy within Canada.
• Represent Canada in global cybersecurity governance forums and security working groups.
• Coordinate implementation of global cybersecurity initiatives within the Canadian region.
• Monitor regional compliance with global cybersecurity policies and controls.
• Escalate Canadian cybersecurity risks, exceptions, regulatory concerns, and material issues.
• Support regional adoption of global security technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain regional cybersecurity metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Provide regular cybersecurity reporting to Canadian leadership and Global CISO organization.
• Coordinate security audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender Suite

CrowdStrike Falcon

Splunk Enterprise Security

Qualys

Job description

This role is 4 days a week in the Toronto office

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, the IT Security Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, operation, monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement of the firm’s global cybersecurity program within the Canadian region.

The role serves as the primary liaison between Canadian business and technology teams and the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) organization, ensuring security controls, policies, standards, and cybersecurity initiatives are effectively implemented, monitored, and enforced within Canada.

The IT Security Manager is accountable for maintaining visibility of regional cybersecurity risks, coordinating security remediation efforts, supporting regulatory and client security requirements, and providing cybersecurity assurance and reporting to Canadian leadership and Global Information Security stakeholders.

The role operates in close partnership with the Global CISO organization and is responsible for ensuring Canadian operations align with global cybersecurity governance, risk management frameworks, security architecture standards, and incident response processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and operationalize the firm’s global cybersecurity strategy within Canada.

• Represent Canada in global cybersecurity governance forums, steering committees, and security working groups.

• Coordinate implementation of global cybersecurity initiatives and control enhancements within the Canadian region.

• Monitor regional compliance with global cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements.

• Escalate Canadian cybersecurity risks, exceptions, regulatory concerns, and material security issues through established governance processes.

• Support regional adoption of global security technologies, standards, and best practices.

Information Security Governance & Compliance

• Implement, communicate, monitor, and enforce compliance with global cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and control requirements within Canada.

• Ensure Canadian business units understand and comply with global cybersecurity requirements.

• Coordinate regional cybersecurity control assessments and compliance reviews.

• Monitor and report regional compliance against enterprise cybersecurity control frameworks.

• Support global policy reviews by identifying Canadian regulatory, operational, and client-specific requirements.

• Coordinate remediation plans for identified control deficiencies and compliance gaps.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Coordinate Canadian cybersecurity operational activities in partnership with the Global Security Operations Center (SOC).

• Act as the primary regional point of contact for cybersecurity incidents impacting Canadian operations.

• Coordinate regional response activities during cybersecurity incidents and security investigations.

• Support evidence collection, forensic investigations, remediation planning, and recovery efforts.

• Facilitate communications between Canadian business stakeholders, technology teams, legal counsel, privacy teams, and Global Information Security.

• Monitor remediation activities resulting from cybersecurity incidents and security investigations.

• Participate in regional and global incident response exercises and cyber resilience testing.

• Support implementation of globally managed security technologies and controls.

Security Architecture & Technology Assurance

• Ensure Canadian technology solutions, projects, applications, and infrastructure comply with global security architecture standards and approved design patterns.

• Participate in technology and project review processes to validate alignment with cybersecurity requirements.

• Identify regional regulatory, privacy, and business requirements that may require additional security controls.

• Define supplementary Canadian security standards where local legal, regulatory, or client obligations require additional protections.

• Collaborate with Global Security Architecture teams on security reviews, risk assessments, and control exceptions.

Canadian Regulatory & Privacy Compliance

• Monitor Canadian legal, regulatory, privacy, professional, and client cybersecurity obligations.

• Work collaboratively with the Global Information Security organization to ensure these requirements are appropriately addressed within the firm’s control environment.

• Support compliance initiatives related to:

• PIPEDA

• Quebec Law 25

• Provincial privacy legislation

• Client confidentiality requirements

• Legal professional privilege obligations

• Cross-border data transfer requirements

• Data residency requirements

• Support responses to client cybersecurity assessments, audits, and security questionnaires.

• Coordinate regional cybersecurity activities supporting client contractual obligations and security commitments.

Cybersecurity Assurance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain regional cybersecurity metrics and reporting dashboards.

• Monitor and report on:

• Vulnerability remediation performance

• Security awareness compliance

• Access review compliance

• Policy exception management

• Audit remediation activities

• Third-party cybersecurity risks

• Security control compliance

• Regulatory compliance obligations

• Provide regular cybersecurity reporting to Canadian leadership and the Global CISO organization.

• Coordinate follow-up activities for security audits, assessments, penetration tests, and regulatory reviews.

• Track cybersecurity program effectiveness through key performance indicators and risk metrics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security & Governance

• Implement and operationalize global AI security, Responsible AI, and AI governance requirements within Canada.

• Support the secure adoption of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI solutions, and Machine Learning platforms, while ensuring alignment with global AI governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and client obligations.

Skills and Experience Required

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive cybersecurity and information security experience.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise security programs within complex hybrid environments.

• Experience securing cloud and SaaS environments, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

• Experience implementing governance and security controls for AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI solutions.

• Experience leading security audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory assessments.

• Experience managing third-party security vendors and service providers.

• Experience presenting cybersecurity strategy and risk to executive leadership and governance committees.

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Security Platform

• Microsoft Sentinel

• Microsoft Defender Suite

• CrowdStrike Falcon

• Splunk Enterprise Security

• Qualys

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Customer-focused mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

Any of the following will be nice to have:

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager

Why join our team:

• Hybrid work environment
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

The salary bands provided reflect the typical range for this role in the region indicated. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of experiences and skills, and final compensation will be thoughtfully determined based on individual qualifications and current market factors. Please note that salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview.

Toronto: $111,600 - $150,900

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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