Program Director, Zero Trust - Castlegar, Canada - Microserve

Description

Location:

Remote, British Columbia

Type:

Fixed Term/Contract

Job #2 Qualifications:

1. Current or Former Role: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), VP, or Senior Cyber Security Director.
2. Budget Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar annual cyber security budgets.
3. Project Leadership: Proven experience leading large-scale cybersecurity projects, with budgets in the tens of millions of dollars.
4. Experience: Minimum of years in cybersecurity, including roles in management and senior leadership.
5. IAM Programs: Extensive experience in implementing and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) programs.
6. GRC & Security Operations: Strong background in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Security Operations, and IT Disaster Recovery.
7. Availability: Must be able to work in the BC time zone (PST) and travel as needed.
8. Team Management: Experience managing and growing cybersecurity teams, with a demonstrated ability to scale teams effectively.

Preferred Skills:

• Public Sector Experience: Highly desirable.
• Framework Knowledge: Deep understanding of ISO , NIST CSF, and COBIT frameworks.
• Initiative Adoption: Proven track record of achieving high adoption rates for cybersecurity initiatives (e.g., Multi-Factor Authentication).
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on time and under budget.
• Regulatory Compliance: Experience with regulatory compliance, such as PCI DSS and SOC audits.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership, audit committees, and risk management committees.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred.

Services:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead cross-functional teams to implement Zero Trust technologies and processes in alignment with the organization's Zero Trust strategy.
• Oversee the program budget and manage vendor relationships for key vendors supporting the implementation of Zero Trust.
• Manage and mitigate risks associated with the implementation of the program.
• Lead organizational change management and training programs to promote a culture of security and the adoption of Zero Trust security principles.
• Prepare and participate in executive and board presentations, providing updates and regular reporting on the Zero Trust program.
• Ensure continuous improvement and alignment with emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably required by the Project Manager.