Project Manager

Flexstaf IT; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking a Cyber Security Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in leading enterprise-scale IT modernization and cyber security projects. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in security tools and technologies and have strong communication skills to work with IT teams. Responsibilities include managing complex projects and engaging various stakeholders effectively. Certifications such as CISSP are desirable. This role is based in Toronto, Ontario, allowing candidates to work with large organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cyber security as a project manager.
• Advanced understanding of enterprise-scale IT modernization and cyber security.
• Experience in deploying SIEM related projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise-scale IT modernization and cybersecurity programs.
• Lead complex, high-risk projects through strategic planning.
• Engage and negotiate with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Project Management

Security tools and technologies

Communication

Cyber security risk management

Education

CISSP or similar certifications

Tools

SIEM (Splunk/Sentinel)

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Governance frameworks (PMBOK, ITIL)

Job description

Overview

Must Have:

10+ years of cyber security experience as a PM.

Candidate to demonstrate advanced experience managing enterprise scale IT modernization and/or cyber security projects and deep understanding of security tools, technologies, processes, governance frameworks

Extensive experience with cyber security domain, specifically - Security incident and event management - SEIM.

understanding of product management framework and delivery.

Strong communication working with various stakeholders and managing team specifically with IT teams.

Experience working with large organizations / Enterprise.

Ideal candidate should have deployed SIEM related projects.

Nice to have:

CISSP or similar certifications

Prior cyber security risk management (ISO) exp.

MITRE attack framework

Prior OPS or public experience

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

1. Enterprise IT & Cybersecurity Leadership (40%)

• Candidate to demonstrate advanced experience managing enterprise scale IT modernization and/or cyber security projects and deep understanding of security tools, technologies, processes, governance frameworks
• Manage enterprise‐scale IT modernization and cybersecurity programs.
• Deep expertise in information security domains and controls, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) design and implementation, SIEM Integration, Threat Detection engineering and Threat Intelligence, encryption, tokenization, and key management
• Proficient with Identity & Access Management (SSO, MFA, PKI), network security controls (firewalls, NAC, SASE), and both cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on-prem security domains
• Solid understanding of security operations tools (SIEM – Splunk/Sentinel, SOAR, EDR), Threat Intelligence Platforms and governance frameworks (PMBOK, ITIL, ISO 27001, FIPPA/PHIPA)

2. Advanced Program & Project Management Skills (60%)

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead complex, high-risk projects through the following skill areas:

• Analytical & Strategic -15%: Attention to detail, critical thinking, defining input mechanisms, strategic planning, risk identification, logical analysis
• Communication & Collaboration -15%: Facilitating group discussions, engaging reluctant stakeholders, negotiation, relationship building, executive presentations, active listening
• Decisive Leadership -15%: Building consensus, setting measurable objectives, enforcing timelines, prioritization, goal orientation
• Problem Solving & Adaptability -15%: Aligning initiatives with emerging strategy, creative brainstorming, evaluating solutions, identifying obstacles, multitasking, stress tolerance