- Leading, evolving, maturing, and optimizing the Security Architecture and Consulting practice to effectively manage cyber risk and demonstrate value to Technology and Business colleagues.
- Supportively collaborating and providing senior-level guidance to Enterprise Architecture Consulting & Strategy, specific to the security of systems and data, ensuring alignment, integration, and harmony of security governance, security best practices, and industry-recognized frameworks (i.e. NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
- Consulting as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leaders within Enterprise Information Security, as well as across Technology and the business to guide and influence alignment/actions with respect to cybersecurity risk management.
- Elevating the integration of business value into security practices, architectures, and assessments.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the strategic roadmap and program of the Security Architecture and Consulting function.
- Championing and overseeing the development and refinement of metrics to communicate the value and effectiveness of security architecture and consulting function, and development and maturity of compliance metrics that identify security risks in our architectural patterns and reference architectures, as well in our solutions to guide continuous improvement and effective cyber risk management.
- Being a member of an extended architecture leadership team that will contribute to advancing and elevating architecture practices across the enterprise through implementation of new processes, aligning to common and standard approaches, and establishing consistency.
- Leading and engaging your team to deliver strategic objectives through the evolvement of the cyber Security Architecture and Consulting function, effective coaching and mentoring, identifying and developing emerging talent, and fostering an innovative, collaborative, and agile culture.
- You initiate new strategies to capitalize on opportunities and lead the implementation of organizational change.
- You integrate complex information to identify solutions or solve problems and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans.
- You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
- You create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team's work with organizational goals and successfully convey messages with a sense of positive advocacy.
- You develop others to ensure the evolving needs of the organization will be met and build effective relationships to achieve key business objectives.
- You have 10 years of progressive IT experience, including 5 years of practice directly overseeing security architecture, security solution teams, or other similarly relevant leadership experience.
- You have a Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Technology Management, or another field of study with relevant experience.
- Having the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation and/or Enterprise Architecture framework certification (ex. Zachman, TOGAF) is an asset.
- You have proven experience in multiple technical disciplines and domains, coupled with in-depth experience with cyber risk management and an in-depth knowledge of information security management frameworks, principles, methodologies, best practices, and standards. Including an understanding the NIST cybersecurity framework.
- You have a broad understanding of modern technology practices, technology trends and enterprise-scale cybersecurity practices with an acumen to understand long and short-term implications and perspectives of situations.
- You have led complex transformation change initiatives. Having experience leading the modernization of risk assessment processes, intake processes, and/or redesigning of process flows in an asset.
AVP, Security Architecture - Toronto, ON, Canada - The Co-operators
Description
Description :
Company: CGL
Department: IT
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Remote
Language: This role operates in English.
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.
As the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Security Architecture and Consulting, you will head and act as a changemaker in reshaping the future of our Enterprise Security Architects' and Enterprise Security Consultants' structure and operational practices to deliver business value. Leading and championing "security by design" across the organization bringing to action consistency, reusability, and optimization, while striking the right balance of business value and security. The AVP, Security Architecture and Consulting will work closely with the broader Information Security function, Enterprise Architecture leadership, and other business and technology stakeholders to provide secure and strategy-enabling solutions and services across the enterprise.
How you will create impact:
You will travel occasionally.
Extended work hours may be required.
Detail oriented work that requires continuous mental concentration for extended periods of time.
You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What's in it for you?
Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program. #J-18808-Ljbffr