Utilize Your Cybersecurity Expertise to Make an Impact
By Leading Our SecOps Team
CPA Ontario is currently in search of a Director, IT Security Operations who will work in partnership with the Chief Information Security Officer leading and implementing cybersecurity initiatives, enhancing the overall cyber program and strengthening the organization’s security posture. In this role you will oversee the full SecOps pillar while utilizing your hands on technical expertise in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, controls implementation, vendor due diligence and secure system architecture. This position also requires a wide range of cyber disciplines, technology stack and delivery, a collaborative approach with stakeholders and strong leadership capability to effectively manage a team and ensure robust cybersecurity practices are in place.
What You’ll Be Doing
Overseeing and leading all SecOps activities implementing and maintaining security controls across multiple systems.
Performing a key role in developing cybersecurity playbooks and incident response processes. Producing and tracking reporting schemas, KPIs and KRIs for senior management.
Conducting vulnerability assessments and prioritization of incident response processes.
Providing guidance, mentoring and coaching to the IT Security team while also driving activities such as purple team exercises to test prevention, detection and response capabilities as a means of continuous improvement.
Supporting strategic initiatives and partnering with the Chief Information Security Officer, CIO and other stakeholders in driving and executing cybersecurity initiatives and strategies.
Who You Are
A post-secondary graduate preferably in information security, computer science, digital forensics or a related field with a minimum 7 years of experience in the cybersecurity sector. CISSP and other professional IT security certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, OSCP or CWAT are preferred.
Highly adaptable with proven hands-on experience in implementing cybersecurity technologies and controls.
A supportive and hands-on leader with 4 or more years of people leadership experience, building high performing teams in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment.
An excellent communicator (verbal and written) with strong presentation, interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Able to serve as a conduit between senior leadership and a highly technical security team with ease.
Knowledgeable in varying cyber frameworks including NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS and MITRE.
An expert at varying cybersecurity stack, and, ideally experienced with Microsoft E5 security stack.
Flexible working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment where work outside of regular business hours may be required.
What We Offer
A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
Flexible work environments. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we provide flexible, remote work options to support you in your career, in addition to in-office teamwork and collaboration.
Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.
Who We Are
We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our over 103,000 members and over 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca
We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position:
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.
