Manager, IT Security & Compliance

Alberta Motor Association

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or technical diploma in IT, Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering
  • At least 10 years of progressive IT Security experience
  • Minimum 5 years of management or leadership experience
  • Relevant certifications in IT Security/Compliance, such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM
  • Certification in cyber preparation, defense, and education content
  • Project management or architecture certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the operations and continuous improvement of a 24x7x365 IT Security & Compliance team
  • Develop and implement a multi-year strategic security vision with agile roadmaps
  • Provide architectural leadership for security across software development and IT operations
  • Coordinate the implementation of policies to ensure alignment with business and compliance standards
  • Foster communication and empathy within supported teams, embodying the TYLF culture
  • Directly lead medium-to-large security & compliance projects and operational activities
  • Champion innovation in security, technology, and processes

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
  • Supportive team culture focused on mutual respect and collaboration
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes
  • Access to relevant certifications and training programs
Full Job Description
KEEPING THINGS secure IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF YOUR journey.

The Opportunity

If leading a team that protects the organization while enabling the business sounds like your kind of challenge - we're looking for you. Whether you understand complex security concepts clearly enough to express them concisely so that everyone gets the big picture or believe driving continuous improvement in all things security & compliance is critical in staying ahead of the bad guys - have we got an exciting challenge for you!

Who You Are
  • You're a people-first leader who builds strong, accountable, and high-performing teams
  • You're calm under pressure and can lead through security incidents, audits, and competing priorities
  • You're a strong communicator...when you talk, others are interested in listening.
  • You're a strategic thinker and always find yourself at least a step ahead!
  • You're driven by continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to strengthen security posture.
  • You love to share thoughts and ideas - after all, two heads are always better than one.
  • Finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others comes as naturally to you as breathing.


How You'll Make an Impact
  • Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, you'll lead the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of a 24x7x365 IT Security & Compliance team that protects what our members & employees care about most.
  • Working with our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and business leaders you'll help develop & implement a rolling multi-year strategic security vision, complete with 1-year agile roadmaps and a rolling 3-year strategy, ensuring our enterprise functions securely & efficiently and meets or exceeds all required internal and external regulatory requirements.
  • You'll participate in building and providing architectural vision as it relates to security across software development and IT operations teams - providing leadership to ensure we're enabling all teams to shift-left on security.
  • You'll identify and coordinate the implementation of team structures, policies, plans, procedures, and practices designed to ensure the Security & Compliance team is:
    • Aligned with the achievement of business streams, themes & initiatives.
    • Meeting or exceeding ITIL & Agile performance KPIs & OKRs.
    • Meeting or exceeding all required Information Security & Regulatory frameworks standards such as NIST, PCI, ITGC, OSFI and others.
    • Serving as valued business partners, enablers, and liaisons within the business.
  • Provide mutual respect, offer great communication and be an empathetic listener to the teams you support, embodying our TYLF culture.
  • You'll be accountable for direct leadership of medium-to-large security & compliance epics and day-to-day operational leadership.
  • You'll embrace and champion innovation at all levels, whether it be security, technology, process or otherwise.
  • You'll lead a team of peers in ensuring that people, process, and technology are all built, maintained, and improved with the security of members, employees, and related assets in mind.


What You Bring to the Table
  • You have a university degree or technical school diploma in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering. Have a degree in something else? Tell us about it and why it's relevant to your career as an IT professional.
  • You already have at least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the IT Security industry under your belt.
  • You've got at least five (5) years of experience in management/leadership roles.
  • You've got certifications and/or education in IT Security / Compliance - these include but are not limited to CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.
  • You hold certification(s) in relevant cyber preparation, defense, and education content.
  • Project management, architecture and other certifications are considered an asset.


WORK MODEL:
Hybrid-Light

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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