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

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on leading operations, developing security metrics, and guiding the deployment of SIEM/EDR/DLP and cloud security across CPP Investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or college credential in a related field.
• 6+ years of information or cyber security experience.
• CISSP, CISA, CISM or equivalent certifications.
• Experience deploying or managing IT infrastructure or cyber security technologies is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies and practices (SIEM, EDR, DLP, etc.).
• Experience in security incident response, risk assessment, monitoring, and remediation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations activities including monitoring and incident response.
• Develop security reporting dashboards and analyze metrics to identify trends.
• Oversee security technologies (SIEM, EDR, DLP, threat intel, vulnerability mgmt, SOAR, cloud security).
• Provide security advice and assessments on risks and controls.
• Support policy, procedure and program metric development and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support security objectives.
• Contribute to security awareness and role-based training.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma

Tools

SIEM

EDR

DLP

Firewalls

Cloud security

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’llcontribute 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 tohigh standardsin 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 toequitableaccess 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.

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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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