Manager, IT Security and Emerging Technologies

Nipissing University; North Bay; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits and pension

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Nipissing University in North Bay is seeking a Manager, IT Security and Emerging Technologies to lead cybersecurity, AI, and intelligent automation initiatives. The role focuses on security oversight, policy compliance, and risk management while guiding a technical staff.

The candidate will hold a university degree in CS/IT/Information Security with at least five years of information security experience and demonstrated supervisory leadership to advance secure, sustainable technology solutions

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or related discipline.
• 5+ years of information security or cybersecurity enterprise technology experience with exposure to AI or intelligent automation.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and security oversight for cybersecurity, information security, AI and intelligent automation services.
• Lead security and AI/automation functions, supervise technical staff, and support operational planning.
• Identify risks, assess and recommend mitigations, ensure reviews and response activities are completed effectively.

Skills

IT security

Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence

Emerging technologies

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Security

Job description

Employment Posting: Manager, IT Security and Emerging Technologies

Manager, IT Security and Emerging Technologies

Manager, IT Security and Emerging Technologies

Full-Time Administration

Reporting to the Director, Technology Services, the Manager, IT Security and Emerging Technologies provides day-to-day management, security oversight and continuous improvement for assigned cybersecurity, information security, artificial intelligence and intelligent automation services. The Manager leads assigned security and AI/automation functions, supervises technical staff, supports operational planning and ensures related reviews, assessments and response activities are completed effectively and consistently.

The Manager provides operational leadership for cybersecurity and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence, automation and digital innovation, by supporting the implementation of approved policies, standards, governance requirements and risk controls across assigned services and initiatives. The position identifies and assesses risks, recommends mitigation measures to the Director, Technology Services, and oversees approved implementation within the authority of the position.

As a member of the UTS management team, the Manager contributes subject‑matter expertise to operational and strategic planning, supports institution‑wide technology initiatives, and works with academic and administrative partners to translate approved University priorities into secure, practical and sustainable technology solutions. Overall institutional technology strategy, enterprise risk acceptance, final policy approval and priority‑setting across the full UTS portfolio remain with the Director, Technology Services and the appropriate University authorities.

The successful candidate will hold a University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or a related discipline and have at least five (5) years of experience in information security, cybersecurity enterprise technology, or a related area, with exposure to artificial intelligence, intelligent automation or emerging technology initiatives, including demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.

This position is classified at a salary level 7, with a wage range of $86,988 (Step 1) to $119,296 (Step 9). Placement within the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self‑identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier‑free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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