Program Manager, Network Security

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Program Manager specializing in technology and cybersecurity to lead strategic roadmaps for network and security infrastructure. You will coordinate across engineering, operations, and architecture teams to deliver outcome-driven initiatives aligned with risk assessments and business goals.

You should have 7+ years in program management, deep knowledge of network architecture, security controls, and frameworks like NIST, CIS, ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity.
• At least 4+ years focused on network and security infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, infrastructure technologies, and security architectural strategies.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive consensus across technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale security-focused infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001 security frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network and security infrastructure capabilities roadmap aligned with cyber strategy and risk assessments.
• Define and enforce security-focused technical standards and guidelines for infrastructure technologies.
• Engage stakeholders to prioritize initiatives strengthening network and security infrastructure while balancing business objectives.
• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and architecture teams through outcome-driven planning and dependency management.
• Define, defend, align, and adjust recommendations covering governance, tool rationalization, in-flight initiatives, capability gaps, quick wins, and security posture preservation.
• Define short-, mid-, and long-term roadmaps for CTC and common enterprise solutions.

Skills

Program management

Network Architecture

Security Controls

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Governance

Capability Framework Development

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCNP Security

SAFE Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Develop and maintain a network and security infrastructure capabilities roadmap aligned with organizational cyber strategy and risk assessments
• Define and enforce security-focused technical standards and guidelines for infrastructure technologies
• Engage stakeholders to prioritize initiatives strengthening network and security infrastructure while balancing business objectives
• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and architecture teams through outcome-driven planning and dependency management
• Define, defend, align, and adjust recommendations covering governance, tool rationalization, in-flight initiatives, capability gaps, quick wins, and security posture preservation
• Define short-, mid-, and long-term roadmaps for CTC and common enterprise solutions
• Prioritize roadmap initiatives based on impact, cost, and feasibility
• Identify areas requiring deeper analysis of integrations, workflows, and dependencies
• Embed governance and security controls into roadmap initiatives
• Present roadmaps to executive stakeholders for feedback and alignment
• Deliver a detailed capability framework aligned with CISO expectations through deep technical engagement with CTC Platform owners
• Map capability heatmaps and in-flight initiatives to framework expectations
• Produce prioritized recommendations aligned with the approved capability framework
• Develop communication plans covering program status, health, and achievements
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly executive reporting
• Facilitate fact-based, data-driven decision-making
• Influence technical and business outcomes through interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify improvements, and implement actionable solutions

Requirements

• 7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity
• At least 4+ years focused on network and security infrastructure
• Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, infrastructure technologies, and security architectural strategies
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network segmentation
• CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or equivalent certification required
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive consensus across technical and business stakeholders
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale security-focused infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001 security frameworks
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• SAFE certification is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in program management within technology and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on network architecture, security controls, and infrastructure technologies. Capable of developing and maintaining strategic roadmaps while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Program Management
• Network Architecture
• Security Controls
• CISSP Certification
• Agile Methodologies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Infrastructure
• Security Architectural Strategies
• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• VPNs
• Network Segmentation
• Governance Frameworks
• Capability Framework Development
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Technical Standards Definition

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Consensus Building
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CCNP Security
• SAFE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cybersecurity
• NIST Framework
• CIS Framework
• ISO 27001
• Infrastructure Technologies

Tools & Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence