On behalf of our client in the mining industry, Torus Talent is seeking an experienced Information and Application Security Manager to lead the development and operation of their IT department. Reporting to the Senior Director of Technology, the successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the company’s security infrastructure and ensuring the safety and efficiency of their IT systems in a 24/7 mining production environment.

This position offers the flexibility to either fully relocate to our client's site in North-Eastern BC or work remotely from home anywhere in Canada, with 1 week of travel to site per month.

Responsibilities:

Manage security systems hands-on, including email security, firewall traffic flow, endpoint security, internal and external network security, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, etc.
Lead and manage the team responsible for the proper deployment, configuration, and functioning of these security systems.
Act as a first responder during security breaches, focusing on threat isolation and containment.
Develop and implement a comprehensive Cyber/Application security program and policies in collaboration with the IT Operations team.
Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) and identity and access management systems.
Continuously audit policies and controls, monitoring all operations and infrastructure.
Review alerts and logs from various security systems to monitor the organization’s digital security footprint.
Maintain all security tools and technology, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning correctly.
Monitor internal and external policy compliance, ensuring that vendors and employees operate within the cybersecurity compliance framework.
Prepare and deliver metrics and reports for senior management to demonstrate the efficiency and compliance of security functions.
Detail the security incident response program and develop plans for disaster recovery in case of cyberattacks or security breaches.
Train team members and employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Liaise with legal, auditing, and HR teams to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to security policies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical major, such as engineering or computer science.
3 to 5 years of high-level IT security management experience in a mid-size IT Department, ideally in a 24x7 environment.
Mandatory experience in mining or heavy industrial environments due to the operational nature of the role.
Advanced knowledge and experience supporting various operating systems and technologies (MS Exchange, Active Directory, Azure AD, SharePoint, SQL Database).
Advanced networking experience with CISCO Switches/Routers and Gateways, Firewall.
Experience with software applications/tools like CrowdStrike, Ironscale, Proofpoint, and CISCO ISE.
Experience with datacenter management and VMWare; Nutanix knowledge is an asset.
Familiarity with security industry standards and best practices such as OWASP, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
Experience in ERP systems and project management (PMP certification is an asset).

Competencies:

Strong analytical ability where problems are typically unusual and difficult.
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
Excellent understanding of audit and compliance standards.
Strong understanding of security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities with the judgment to assess and articulate risk effectively.
Ability to react quickly to cyber-related incidents.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently.

Wage and Benefits:

Our client takes pride in providing industry-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that truly values their employees. Specifically for the Information and Application Security Manager, they offer an annual base salary range of $120,000.00 - $140,000.00, along with various bonuses, including monthly efficiency bonuses based on safety and production targets, and quarterly retention bonuses. Our benefits package also includes paid vacation and personal days, 7% RRSP matching, and 100% employer-paid extended health and dental care, among other valuable perks!

Torus and our clients are equal opportunity employers. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this requirement, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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