Manager, Cyber Security Operations

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent bottling company in Canada seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Manager to lead their cybersecurity team and oversee SOC operations. This pivotal role involves enhancing security measures and ensuring the protection of digital infrastructure while fostering teamwork and collaboration among analysts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, proven leadership skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity, with 2+ years in management.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC preferred.
• Experience with security frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team.
• Oversee SOC operations and incident response.
• Collaborate with IT and third-party partners for security management.

Skills

Incident Response

SOC Operations

Threat Intelligence

Vulnerability Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Systems

Tools

SIEM Platforms

EDR

DLP

Cloud Security Platforms

Job description

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• Work Location- 335 King Street East, Toronto, ON
• Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Salaried
• Hybrid Work - This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. The in-office requirement is a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), with the flexibility to work from home on the remaining days.
• Initial Posting Close Date - July 7, 2025

About This Opportunity

As the Cybersecurity Operations Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager of Cyber Security, you will play a key leadership role in nurturing and evolving our cybersecurity operations. In this role, you will guide a team of analysts and engineers in developing and operating our cybersecurity defenses, ensuring the continuous protection of our digital infrastructure.

You will oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats across our enterprise. Working closely with IT, business units, and third-party providers, you will shape our cybersecurity posture and incident response capabilities to protect business continuity and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-performing internal cybersecurity team, encouraging growth and collaboration.
• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the (SOC) with a focus on teamwork, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Guide the development and execution of incident detection, triage, response, and recovery processes.
• Implement and continuously improve security monitoring, SIEM, threat intelligence, Vulnerability Management and response procedures.
• Collaborate with MSSP partners to manage Tier 1 and Tier 2 security operations.
• Lead thoughtful threat hunting and advanced investigation efforts to stay ahead of emerging risks.
• Champion effective vulnerability management across all systems and environments.
• Oversee implementation and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to report on security operations performance and risk posture.
• Act as a calm and trusted escalation point during critical security incidents.
• Manage and maintain security tools such as EDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, cloud security platforms, and email security solutions.
• Partner with IT, Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams on governance and audit requirements.
• Conduct regular tabletop exercises and simulations to enhance incident preparedness.
• Mentor, train, and develop the internal cybersecurity team.
• Stay informed on emerging cyber threats, technologies, and regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• A degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or Microsoft SC200/AZ500 are preferred.
• Proven expertise in incident response, SOC operations, SIEM platforms, and threat intelligence.
• Experience with MSSPs and managing outsourced security services.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.

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About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada!

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide.

For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com

Important

All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.

Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email [e-mail].