REMOTE Sr Security Product Owner / Incident Manager to lead team in responding effectively to c[...]

S I Systems; Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a REMOTE Sr Security Product Owner / Incident Manager to lead a team in effectively responding to cyber incidents. This role requires a background in Security Operations and incident response, with a minimum of 10 years of experience. The successful candidate will work remotely and lead Agile practices within a specialized team, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive security initiatives and manage the product backlog.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Security Operations or Cyber Incident Response.
• Proven experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Strong background in cyber security operations including threat detection and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Incident Manager for cyber security incidents.
• Lead Agile ceremonies for the SecOps team.
• Manage relationship with the Managed Security Service Provider.

Skills

Leadership in Security Operations

Incident Response

Agile Methodologies

Trust-based Relationships

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or IT

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Job description

REMOTE Sr Security Product Owner / Incident Manager to lead team in responding effectively to cyber incidents, promote best security tool practices -VRP 2526-250722AH - Aug 8 - 1

Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Sep 02, 2025

Job End Date: Feb 02, 2026

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 147043

S.i. Systems crown corporation client based in BC is seeking a REMOTE Sr Security Product Owner / Incident Manager to lead team in responding effectively to cyber incidents, promote best security tool practices -VRP 2526-250722AH

Reporting to the Director of Cyber Security, the Product Owner for the Security Operations (SecOps) team plays a leadership role within a specialized incident response and agile product team. The role will lead the team in responding effectively to cyber security incidents. The Product Owner ensures the team is equipped to administer and monitor critical security tools and technologies, respond effectively to security incidents, and promote best practices across the organization. This role is responsible for translating the team’s mission and vision into actionable outcomes by guiding priorities, writing user stories, managing the product backlog, and removing obstacles to delivery.

Fully remote - must be based in Canada and willing to work PST hours

Full time - 37.5 hours / week + some on call may be required

Candidate provides their own laptop

6 month contract + possibility of extension

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in Security Operations or Cyber Incident Response.

• Proven experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or equivalent team.

• Strong background in cyber security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or other security frameworks.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

• Experience leading security tool evaluations and implementations.

• Experience with defining or tracking security operations metrics or KPIs.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to mentor and coach team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

JOB DUTIES:

• Serve as the Incident Manager for cyber security incidents, including participation in crisis management processes during major incidents.

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate incident response processes and playbooks using team-managed technologies and capabilities.

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) for the SecOps team.

• Manage the relationship with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), ensuring SLAs and performance metrics are met.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives and resolve blockers.

• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, write user stories, and ensure clear communication of goals and deliverables.

• Provide regular updates to executive sponsors, directors, and other stakeholders on team progress and incident trends.

• Support the planning, evaluation, and implementation of security tools and technologies.