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Manager, Cyber Security

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

Manager, Cyber Security

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: From 115000 to 140000
 

Our leading healthcare client is looking for a strategic and results-oriented Manager, Security to lead their cybersecurity operations and programs. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will manage a team of security professionals, collaborate cross-functionally across the organization, and play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and oversight of our security program.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining an effective information security program aligned with the organization’s goals, risk tolerance, and compliance obligations. This includes leading cyber security initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and building a roadmap for proactive threat detection, incident response, and business continuity. A strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of security professionals in the execution of the organization’s cyber security strategy, ensuring clear direction, effective delegation, and high performance.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s enterprise-wide information security program to address risk management, compliance, data protection, and operational resilience.

  • Design and maintain security architectures, tools, and practices to uphold the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.

  • Oversee the delivery of threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management programs; represent security interests on governance committees and cross-functional projects.

  • Conduct comprehensive risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments; identify mitigation strategies and oversee implementation of necessary controls.

  • Establish and monitor Security and Privacy by Design practices and ensure alignment with relevant organizational policies, regulations, and industry standards.

  • Collaborate with internal teams including IT, legal, privacy, crisis management, and business units to implement security controls and ensure readiness for incident response and recovery.

  • Develop and test security incident response playbooks and procedures to ensure preparedness across various cyber threat scenarios.

  • Drive security awareness initiatives and training programs to promote best practices across the organization.

  • Track emerging trends in cyber security, assess their relevance, and advise leadership on potential risks and recommended strategies.

  • Manage key vendor relationships including selection, contract negotiation, service evaluations, and ongoing oversight of security-related third-party services.

  • Maintain GRC processes and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ITIL, and internal policy standards.

  • Prepare and manage the information security budget, including planning for future growth and resource allocation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience working with Information Security frameworks and security program leadership.

  • At least 5 years of management experience, including leading and coaching technical teams toward high performance and results.

  • Proven experience protecting and securing Azure and other cloud-based environments; strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft security tools is required.

  • Strong background and hands-on experience with GRC practices and systems is mandatory.

Certifications

  • One or more of the following: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent recognized certification.

Nice to Have Certifications

  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Technical Expertise

  • Familiarity with key frameworks and standards: NIST CSF, NIST RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ITIL.

  • Experience in event management/SIEM, identity and access management (IAM), and secure systems development.

  • Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, PHP, UNIX shell scripting) is considered a strong asset.

  • Proven experience conducting risk and control assessments, leading audits, and overseeing remediation activities.

  • Strong understanding of vendor risk management and cloud security controls.



We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.