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Director, Security

  • Full Time
  • Richmond
  • 125 - 150

TEEMA


Develop and execute a comprehensive cyber security strategy which is aligned with theorganization’s goals and objectives.

Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies to adapt strategiesaccordingly.

Define and communicate the cyber security vision to all stakeholders.


Policy and Procedure Development

Create and maintain cyber security policies, standards, and procedures to protect sensitive dataand assets.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, and PCI).


Identify, assess, and prioritize cyber security risks.

Implement risk mitigation and incident response strategies.

Establish a security awareness and training program for employees.


Security Infrastructure

Oversee the design and implementation of security systems, tools, and technologies.

Evaluate and select security solutions to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.


Manage budgets and resources for Cyber Security projects.

Incident Response and Recovery

Develop and maintain an incident response plan, ensuring the organization’s ability to respondto security incidents quickly and effectively.


Lead investigations into security breaches, assess their impact, and coordinate response efforts.

Compliance and Auditing

Ensure the organization’s compliance with relevant regulations and standards.


Coordinate with internal and external auditors to assess and improve security posture.

Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.

Ensure vendor contracts and services align with the organization’s security requirements.



Team Management

Recruit, lead, and develop a team of security professionals.

Define roles and responsibilities within the team and provide clear direction.


Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Communication and Reporting

Provide regular reports on the state of Cyber Security to senior management and the board ofdirectors.


Communicate security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities to stakeholders.

Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of thesecurity team’s plan and execution.

Continuously assess and improve cyber security processes and procedures.


What you must have :


Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Security) preferred, orequivalent industry experience

Proven experience in leading cyber security teams, with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevantwork experience.


Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CISA, are highly desirable.

Five years’ experience or more in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 / Office.

Five year’s experience or more in compliance frameworks such as CIS and NIST, ISO 27001.


Strong knowledge of cyber security technologies, tools, and best practices.

Strong networking skills, including firewalls and VPN devices.

Experience with modern firewalls and access management tools.


Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions during security incidents.

Ten or more years of IT and security experience preferred in a complex environment servicing 100or more staff in multiple locations.


Capable of working independently and autonomously on a variety of assignments.

Manufacturing or food industry experience would be ideal.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.


Utilizes an outgoing, approachable style and can build rapport with all users by developingproactive partnerships with operational and corporate colleagues.

Demonstrates a proactive approach to resolving issues prior to significant conflict.

Verbal and written communication skills. Excellent and effective use of language (in English) toguide, influence, and document all systems and processes. Ability to communicate clearly withdiverse users. Extra points for French and / or other languages.



Tenacious approach to problem solving and resolution : will not give up until asolution is found.

While travel is not anticipated for this role, the candidate must be eligibleto travel within Canada and to the US, as required.

Proficient in English required, with some French and / or Chinese desirable.


Salary / Rate Range : $180,000 – $200,000


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