Lead, Security

Ontario Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Health is seeking a Lead Security Specialist to enhance its information security program. This role entails providing strategic security advice, executing key security initiatives, and collaborating across teams to strengthen security practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security technologies and hold relevant certifications. This temporary part-time position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to impact health outcomes across Ontario.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending account

Three personal days and two float days annually

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Collaborative values-based team culture

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in technology/digital/systems roles.
• 5+ years specialized in security technologies and risk management.
• Certifications in cyber security (e.g., CISSP, CISA) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in delivering security program mandates.
• Develop processes and technology for security program execution.
• Identify project deliverable dependencies and guide planning.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

time left to apply End Date : January 2, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id R108264

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values : integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers :

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

a health care spending account

three personal days and two float days annually

three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

a collaborative values-based team culture

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Lead Security Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting the Manager and / or Team Leader in delivering on security program / operational mandates within the information security area of expertise by executing key activities and developing the required deliverables within the OH Information Security Office (ISO). Contributes to the development, execution, and maturing of OH's information security program and serves as a senior security subject matter expert to the organization. As part of this role, the Lead, Information Security Specialist develops the required processes, tools, and technology to implement key activities and deliver on program plans.

The Lead, Information Security Specialist is focused on projects / programs / operational areas that are large and broad in scope, have more complex mandates / objectives, and / or relate to more than one focused area of expertise. A strong collaborative working relationship with the team within ISO, across Digital Excellence in Health (DxH) as well as across Ontario Health is essential.

Here is what you will be doing :

Provides expertise and security advice to the development of roadmaps, program and product vision.

Provides direction on how to build and deploy secure solutions or placing compensating controls for business and technical challenges.

Identifies dependencies in project / product deliverables and provides guidance for planning and delivery.

Works with a high level of autonomy in setting objectives based on minimal direction from management.

Collaborates with internal peers, local programs, and health sector partners to ensure alignment of security practices, controls, patterns, and solutions to mitigate identified risks and gaps.

Stays current on security landscape and threat vectors and assesses new security trends with respect to Ontario Health’s business needs and identifies opportunities to improve the security posture of products and services.

Provides security assessment / threat modeling / risk leadership for other subject matter experts within engineering, product management, architecture, and other technical domains.

Guides and influences project teams to align and build with an eye to OH's Information Security approved frameworks and methodology.

Develops policy, plans, standards, assessments, guides, and strategies in compliance with legislation, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.

Communicates in a high-risk environment where information sharing to demonstrate transparency and trust is closely balanced with the reputational and liability risks.

Acts as a subject matter expert in cyber and information security.

Here is what you will need to be successful :

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.

8-10 years of overall working experience in technology / digital / systems roles.

Minimum 5 years of IT working experience in security technologies, principles, risk management, vulnerability management, monitoring and incident response, program development, and architecture.

Certifications in cyber security (e.g., CISSP or CISA) are required, or working towards.

Experience conducting and leading Cyber Security Readiness assessments, business process analysis, continuous improvement, and process redesign.

Demonstrated experience leading an organization through Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) tri-annual audits.

Experience evaluating existing cyber security performance, establishing cyber security KPIs, and applying performance methodologies.

Experience with change management including design, preparation and maintenance of security training materials.

Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including SharePoint & Teams, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server.

Key Competencies

Expert problem-solving and analytical skills to prioritize rapidly changing incidents.

Expert communication skills, both oral and written, to facilitate and communicate complex content to large and diverse audiences.

Ability to motivate other team members to achieve higher goals.

Ability to learn new technologies and support new projects and initiatives in a rapidly changing environment.

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Employment Type : Temporary + (Fixed Term) Part time

Contract Length : 12 Month(s)

Salary Band : Band 7

External Application Deadline Date : January 1, 2025

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

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