Network Security Manager

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Libraries is seeking a Network Security Manager to lead its information security program. This role involves creating security policies, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with IT security standards. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in IT security, contributing to the protection of library data and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in IT security or related field.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and industry best practices.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the security of University networks.
• Analyzing operational requirements for network and internet presence.
• Defining requirements and scope of complex projects.

Skills

IT security

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Anti-virus software

Job description

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Date Posted: 05/21/2025
Req ID:43027
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Info. Technology Service
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.

The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries' data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; they are skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis, open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.

UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.


Your opportunity:

The University of Toronto Libraries is seeking a Network Security Manager to join our team. Under the direction of the Manager of Enterprise Infrastructure & Staff Technology in the Library Information Technology Services department, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Library Information Technology Services' information security program.This encompasses the creation and execution of security policies and procedures, as well as the design and deployment of security technologies and practices. With a deep knowledge of IT security tools and a keen awareness of the constantly evolving threats, the individual in this role will assess the performance of the Information Security Program, pinpoint vulnerabilities, and offer suggestions. The candidate will also engage in the development of data governance procedures and policies, emphasizing data stewardship and protection, especially in regards to library data. Furthermore, this role involves implementing the risk management framework by orchestrating and managing risk assessment activities throughout the IT infrastructure, covering applications, networks, databases, servers, and other endpoints. Compliance-related activities will also be an integral part of the role, ensuring the alignment and adherence to relevant standards in the IT security domain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining, and ensuring the security of University networks
• Analyzing operational requirements to implement plans for network and internet presence
• Analyzing, recommending and designing internal network solutions to meet client needs
• Defining requirements and scope of complex projects with broad impact and long-term consequences
• Serving as an expert resource to a group of professionals in the speciality

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Seven years of experience in IT security or related field
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and industry best practices
• Familiarity with vendor application security assessment and compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC 2 and HECVAT for higher education, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-virus software
• Familiarity with network and web-related protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and SSL
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, anti-racism, equity and accessibility

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Organized
• Team player

Closing Date:05/29/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 18 -- $114,486. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $146,408. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .