Director, Security

Base Salary Range: $180000 - $200000

Job Title: Director of Cybersecurity
Job ID: 78984
Location: Richmond, British Columbia


Overview:
Our client is a Canadian manufacturing and distribution company renowned for its diverse portfolio of products. They have a complex IT environment spanning multiple subsidiaries, a growing corporate office, and a robust digital network. Our client is seeking a Director, Cyber Security, responsible for leading the organization's security efforts, ensuring the protection of digital assets, data, and systems. This role involves strategic planning, policy development, risk management, and oversight of security operations.


What you will be doing:
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cyber security strategy which is aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies to adapt strategies accordingly.

• 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 data and assets.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and PCI).

Risk Management

• 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 respond to 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.

Vendor Management

• 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 of directors.

• Communicate security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the security 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, or equivalent industry experience

• Proven experience in leading cyber security teams, with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work 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 100 or 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 developing proactive 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) to guide, influence, and document all systems and processes. Ability to communicate clearly with diverse users. Extra points for French and/or other languages.

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

• While travel is not anticipated for this role, the candidate must be eligible to 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


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com