Senior Manager, IT Security and Compliance

Alberta Motor Association; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian organization in Edmonton seeks a Senior Manager to lead its IT Security & Compliance team. This role involves guiding daily operations, implementing strategic security visions, and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years in IT Security and at least 5 years in management roles, alongside relevant IT Security certifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid retirement savings

Free travel medical insurance

Flexible work models

Ongoing professional development

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the IT Security industry.
• 5+ years of management and leadership experience.
• Certifications in IT Security and Compliance (CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of IT Security & Compliance team.
• Develop and implement strategic security vision.
• Ensure alignment with business themes and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

IT Security knowledge

Education

University degree or technical diploma in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

ITIL

Agile methodologies

NIST standards

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

If captaining a ship navigating the ever-evolving ocean of cyber security and compliance is an idea that gets you up in the morning, we’re looking for you. Whether you understand complex security concepts clearly enough to express them concisely so that everyone gets the big picture or believe driving continuous improvement in all things security & compliance is critical in staying ahead of the bad guys - have we got an exciting challenge for you!

The Team Youve Been Looking For

AMA is more than a workplace; its a family. Together we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive registries, travel insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team you’ll enjoy :

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Employer-paid retirement savings program
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel insurance memberships and more
• Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid vacation and personal days including a Volunteer Day and Me Day
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

Who You Are

• You’re a spirited team leader who knows how to motivate your team to get results.
• You’re a strong communicator when you talk others are interested in listening.
• You’re a strategic thinker and always find yourself at least a step ahead!
• You handle even the tightest deadlines and highest-pressure situations with a cool head and clear vision.
• You love to share thoughts and ideas after all two heads are always better than one.
• Finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others comes as naturally to you as breathing.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Reporting to the Chief Information Officer you’ll lead the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of a 24x7x365 IT Security & Compliance team that protects what our members & employees care about most.
• Working with our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and business leaders you’ll help develop & implement a rolling multi-year strategic security vision complete with 1-year agile roadmaps ensuring our enterprise functions securely & efficiently and meets or exceeds all required internal and external regulatory requirements.
• You’ll participate in building and providing architectural vision as it relates to security across software development and IT operations teams providing leadership to ensure we’re enabling all teams to shift-left on security.
• You’ll identify and coordinate the implementation of team structures, policies, plans, procedures and practices designed to ensure the Security & Compliance team is:
• Aligned with the achievement of business streams themes & initiatives.
• Meeting or exceeding ITIL & Agile performance KPIs & OKRs.
• Meeting or exceeding all required Information Security & Regulatory frameworks standards such as NIST PCI ISQS ITGC OSFI and others.
• Serving as valued business partners, enablers and liaisons within the business.
• Provide mutual respect, offer great communication and be an empathetic listener to the teams you support, embodying our TYLF culture.
• You’ll be accountable for direct leadership of medium-to-large security & compliance epics and day-to-day operational leadership.
• You’ll embrace and champion innovation at all levels whether it be security technology, process or otherwise.
• You’ll lead a team of peers in ensuring that people, process and technology are all built, maintained and improved with the security of members, employees and related assets in mind.

What You Bring to the Table

• You have a university degree or technical school diploma in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science or Engineering. Have a degree in something else? Tell us about it and why its relevant to your career as an IT professional.
• You already have at least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the IT Security industry under your belt.
• You’ve got at least five (5) years of experience in management / leadership roles.
• You’ve got certifications and / or education in IT Security / Compliance; these include but are not limited to CISSP, CISA, CISM etc.
• You hold certification(s) in relevant cyber preparation, defense and education content.
• Project management, architecture and other certifications are considered an asset.

Belonging Matters Here

AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process please contact. We’ll work with you to feel supported throughout your journey with us.

Work Model: In-Office

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience: Senior Manager

Key Skills: Economics, Access Control System, Autocad Design, Compensation, Art, Avionics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1