Senior Manager, Information Security Governance and Risk Management

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for Information Security Governance and Risk Management. In this role, you will lead a team on cybersecurity initiatives, informing leadership on risk management strategies. With a focus on governance and risk mitigation in a hybrid work environment, candidates should have significant experience in cybersecurity and IT operations. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual Paid vacation

Individual performance incentive

Comprehensive group insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity management.
• 5 to 10 years working within IT operations, security, or risk teams.
• Experience in a regulated sector (financial or government) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of risk specialists and propose solutions.
• Advise leadership on risk analyses and action plans.
• Participate in audits and drive adoption of best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity management

Risk analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC

Tools

NIST

OSFI B-13

Job description

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Senior Manager, Information Security Governance and Risk Management

Job Requisition ID: 11673

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Office Location:

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):CBC

Security Requirement:Secret

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $126024.66to $157530.82and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the security team, in the Senior Manager Information Security Governance and Risk Management position, where your expertise in governance and cyber risk management will make a difference. Here, you build, influence, and protect. Your ideas matter: your experience directly contributes to safeguarding the organization’s digital future.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of risk specialists, tackle real challenges, and propose solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Inform and advise leadership: risk analyses, recommendations, solution management, and action plans for remediation.
• Alternate between mitigation strategies, regulatory alignment (OSFI B-13, NIST, ITSG-33), and team coaching.
• Participate in audits, drive adoption of best practices, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Be the trusted advisor who turns complexity into actionable plans for the CISO.
• Support and assist the CISO in resolving and monitoring compliance issues.
• Be responsible for growing the security team.
• Represent the Information Security Office and influence the entire organization.

What you should have:

• 3+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity management.
• 5 to 10 years working within IT operations, security, or risk teams.
• Experience in a regulated sector (financial, government, etc.): an asset.
• Mastery of security frameworks (NIST, OSFI B-13, CIS, etc.).
• Recognized leadership, clear communication, ability to simplify complex topics.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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