Lead, Security Operations, Information & Corporate Security - 12 Month Contract

CPP Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments in Toronto is seeking a Lead, Security Operations, Information & Corporate Security to strengthen security monitoring, incident response, and risk reporting. You will work with security professionals across the organization to identify and respond to security risks and support a resilient security program.

You will oversee technologies such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and cloud security, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field.
• 6+ years of information or cyber security experience.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations activities, including monitoring, incident response, remediation, and coordination with established security frameworks.
• Develop security reporting dashboards and analyze metrics to identify risks and trends.
• Support operation and oversight of security technologies (SIEM, EDR, DLP, threat intel, vulnerability management, CAS, cloud security).
• Provide security advice and assessments on risks, controls, and technologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to advance security objectives.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Security monitoring

Cloud security

Threat intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

DLP

Firewalls

Vulnerability management

Security orchestration

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As Lead, Security Operations, Information & Corporate Security, you will help strengthen CPP Investments’ security operations by leading security monitoring, incident response, risk reporting, and the effective use of security technologies. You will work closely with security professionals and partners across the organization to identify and respond to security risks, provide security advice and assessments, and support a resilient and effective security program. Information & Corporate Security supports the protection of CPP Investments’ information, technology, and operations through security governance, risk management, security technologies, awareness, and incident response. The Security Operations team works collaboratively across the organization to identify, assess, monitor, and respond to security risks and incidents. The Team Information & Corporate Security supports the protection of CPP Investments’ information, technology, and operations through security governance, risk management, security technologies, awareness, and incident response. The Security Operations team works collaboratively across the organization to identify, assess, monitor, and respond to security risks and incidents.

Accountabilities

• Lead security operations activities, including monitoring, incident response, remediation, and coordination in accordance with established security frameworks
• Develop security reporting and dashboards, analyze security metrics, and identify emerging risks and trends to support informed decision‑making
• Support the effective operation and oversight of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, DLP, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, security orchestration and automation, and cloud security
• Provide security advice and assessments on security risks, controls, technologies, and operational issues
• Support the development and ongoing effectiveness of security policies, procedures, standards, controls, and program metrics
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors and suppliers to support security operations and broader information security objectives
• Contribute to security awareness and role‑based training initiatives aligned with key organizational security risks

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field
• 6+ years of relevant information or cyber security experience
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, or another of the listed security certifications
• Experience managing or deploying IT infrastructure or cyber security technologies is preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of security technologies and practices, including SIEM, EDR, DLP, firewalls, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, security automation, and cloud security
• Experience contributing to security incident response, risk assessment, security monitoring, and remediation activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud

CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making.

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About Us

Why Work With Us For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high‑calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real‑world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long‑term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work with measurable impact
• Exposure to complex, global challenges
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Competitive total rewards and benefits
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives