Jobs
>
Ottawa

    VP Information Security - Ottawa, Canada - Alterna Savings

    Alterna Savings
    Alterna Savings Ottawa, Canada

    1 day ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Location: Toronto or Ottawa

    Scope of Position

    The VP, Information Security is responsible for the organization's strategies, objectives, policies, plans, budget and operations for the area of IT Security and Cyber Security. Works collaboratively with the senior management team to provide support to meet operational requirements and achieve annual and long-term corporate goals.

    The VP, Information Security is responsible for the development, refreshing, and implementation of a comprehensive information, technology, and cyber security strategy for Alterna. This role will ensure that the IT security and systems adheres to regulatory requirements and analyzes threats to the computer systems in real-time.

    Oversees the development, implementation and enforcement of information security standards, policies, and procedures.

    Together with the board of directors and executive management team, the VP, Information Security ensures privileged company and Member information is not compromised due to internal or external breaches.

    The VP, Information Security will prepare the company for potential cyber-attacks and play a leadership role in preventing such attacks, and responding to an attack should it occur.

    The VP, Information Security is a key member of Alterna's Leadership Team and is expected to be a major contributor to the achievement of corporate strategies.

    Major Responsibilities

  • Develop, continually refresh, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program and framework
  • Work directly with the business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes.
  • Understand and interact with related disciplines to ensure the consistent application of security policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services
  • Provide leadership to Alterna's information security organization and security budget
  • Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns and prevention
  • Determine what type of training employees require to meet various security requirements, and develop plans for providing it to them
  • Assist with the overall business technology planning, providing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems security
  • Analyzing IT security threats in real-time and mitigating these threats.
  • Ensuring that newly acquired and refreshed technology complies with the IT security regulations.
  • To oversee the development of new products and services, ensuring that their design takes security into account from the beginning.
  • Determining the cause of internal and external data breaches and instituting immediate and appropriate corrective action.
  • To develop, implement and maintain all information security policies.
  • To ensure the organization's information security program and policies are consistently enforced throughout Alterna.
  • Ensure that only authorized people have access to restricted data and systems
  • Monitor security threats and vulnerabilities to determine the risks they pose to Alterna, and what countermeasures must be put in place to address them and periodically test to ensure Alterna's security measures are working as intended.
  • To coordinate with the company's external business partners to determine their information security programs. Also, ensure they are consistent with the Alterna and regulatory policies, as well as to evaluate any potential risks these partners may pose to Alterna's information assets.
  • Work closely with external Security groups and associations to keep abreast of developing threats and innovative up and coming security techniques and trends.
  • Presenting regular feedback reports on IT security and cyber security to the executive management and board of directors.

    • Expectations / Outcomes

  • Ensuring that no internal or external breaches or misuse of data takes place.
  • Valuable information assets of Alterna will be safeguarded to acceptable industry and regulatory standards

    • Qualifications

    Educations / Certifications / Experience

  • Minimum Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Masters Degree Preferred)
  • Professional security management certification
  • Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT. This experience should include managing information security programs within an organization.
  • VP, Information Security to have a thorough understanding of risks posed by attacks, as well as what countermeasures can be put in place to address them.
  • The VP, Information Security must be a of IT security and understand the latest threats and vulnerabilities to protect your company's information assets
  • Experience in banking systems and/or financial systems preferred.

    • Knowledge / Skills

  • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.
  • Knowledge of OSFI and FSRA security management frameworks
  • Experience with Cloud computing
  • Data processing methods and procedures.
  • Software systems and interfaces
  • Computer and related hardware, communications, and infrastructure.

    • Competencies

  • Negotiation skills with vendors and suppliers
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Planning and organizing
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Problem resolution
  • Leadership
  • Strategic orientation
  • Long-term planning
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Utmost integrity
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Ability to attract, motivate and retain high caliber staff
  • Ability to effectively manage employee performance
  • Smile DH

    Information Security Analyst

    3 days ago

    Smile DH Ottawa, Canada

    This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in Canada. · AS THE WORLD MOVES TO FHIR, THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO SMILE. · Smarter decisions, fewer barriers, and better incentives are just the beginning. Smile Digital Health makes it easy for healthcare stakeholders t ...

  • TD Bank

    Information Security Specialist

    10 hours ago

    TD Bank Ottawa, Canada

    417754BR · Technology Solutions · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON · August 24, 2023 · Hours · 37.5 · Workplace Model · Hybrid · Pay Details · Department Overview · **Building a World-Class Technology Team at TD** · We can't afford to be boring. Neither can you. The scale and scope of wh ...

  • Kinaxis

    Information Security Co-op/intern

    3 days ago

    Kinaxis Ottawa, Canada

    At Kinaxis, who we are is grounded in our common belief that people matter. Each one of us plays an important part in accomplishing our work, building our culture and making a global impact. · Every day, we're empowered to work together to help our customers make fast, confident ...

  • Weir Group

    Information Systems Security Analyst

    5 days ago

    Weir Group Gatineau, Canada

    Information Systems Security Analyst · Weir Marine Engineering · Gatineau, Quebec · Hybrid · Purpose of Role: · _ The Information Systems Security Analyst will be a member of the IT Security Group within the Information and Communication Systems (ICS) Section, and will report to ...

  • Green PI Inc

    Information Technology Security Tra and C&a Analyst

    2 days ago

    Green PI Inc Gatineau, Canada

    **SECRET SECURITYCLEARANCE REQUIRED AND MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN** · This is a contract opportunity The **Anticipated Start Date**: The contract will be for two (2) years. · **Must have**: · 1. Must have a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) months demonstrated combined exp ...

  • Export Development Canada

    VP, Enterprise Information Security

    4 days ago

    Export Development Canada Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Description - VP, Enterprise Information Security (0004N1) · Posting Date: Posting Date: · Apr 22, 2024, 6:02:15 PM Primary Location: Job Type: Job Type: · Permanent Schedule: Schedule: · Full-time Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated ...

  • National Research Council Canada

    Information Security Risk Analyst

    2 hours ago

    National Research Council Canada Ottawa, Canada

    Your Challenge · Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. · Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. · We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic Information ...

  • Walker's Capital Group

    Az or Dz Driver

    4 days ago

    Walker's Capital Group Ottawa, Canada

    Seeking experienced, professional drivers with DZ-class licence for local deliveries, loading and unloading - commercial office furniture. · Clean driver's abstract and CVOR required. Satisfactory police background check (CPIC) required upon offer of position. Additional security ...

  • Convergint Technologies Ltd

    Spécialiste en Intégration Technique

    5 days ago

    Convergint Technologies Ltd Ottawa, Canada

    Convergint est à la recherche d'un spécialiste de l'intégration technique enthousiaste et axé sur les résultats pour se joindre à son entreprise à Ottawa. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de l'analyse, de l'exploitation et de la maintenance de systèmes de sécurité physique co ...

  • CFMWS

    Agente ou Agent de La Gouvernance, Du Risque Et de

    10 hours ago

    CFMWS Ottawa, Canada

    **QUI NOUS SOMMES** · SBMFC. Plus qu'un emploiune mission. Notre organisation, forte de plus de 4000 personnes, prône un mode de vie sain, actif, divertissant et créatif pour les membres, les vétérans et les vétéranes des Forces armées canadiennes et leurs familles. Aidez-nous à ...

  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

    Team Lead

    5 days ago

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Ottawa, Canada

    **Core Responsibilities**: · - Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal or external clients/stakeholders. · - Experience in providing strategic IM/IT advice to management* towards the achievement of strategic OR operational program objectives. · - Experie ...

  • CFMWS

    Agente ou Agent de La Gouvernance, Du Risque Et de

    4 days ago

    CFMWS Ottawa, Canada

    **QUI NOUS SOMMES** · Les Services de bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes (SBMFC) appuient les membres des Forces armées canadiennes et leurs familles partout où ils se trouvent dans le monde grâce à des programmes de conditionnement physique, des activités de loisirs, du s ...

  • University of Ottawa

    Analyste Principal, Sécurité Informatique

    3 days ago

    University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    Suivez-nous sur · LinkedIn · Type d'emploi: · Employé · Durée en mois (pour les emplois à durée déterminée): · 12 · Famille d'emplois: · Sécurité TI · Nombre de postes à pourvoir: · 1 · Faculté/Service - Département: · IT Security · Campus: · Campus principal · Affiliation syndic ...

  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

    Project Manager

    10 hours ago

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Ottawa, Canada

    The Digital Strategy, Services and Innovation Sector (DSSI) at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is searching for a Project Manager/Project Officer. · - Language: Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB) · - Location: Ottawa, Ontario · - Security Clearance: Reliability · ...

  • Collège Lionel-Groulx

    Analyste Spécialisé en Informatique

    1 day ago

    Collège Lionel-Groulx Ottawa, Canada

    **Analyste spécialisé en informatique, cybersécurité - **Deuxième affichage · Direction des environnements physique et numérique · **Poste régulier à temps complet** · En cohérence avec un plan stratégique mobilisateur, une structure organisationnelle transversale, ainsi que des ...

  • Air France KLM

    Chef D'escale, Yow

    10 hours ago

    Air France KLM Ottawa, Canada

    **Job Role**: · The Station Manager reports to the Canada Regional Station Manager. In line with Group strategies and Quality Standards, the incumbent manages all activities in the station in order to guarantee an excellent customer experience, to ensure cost effectiveness of ope ...

  • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

    Chef de La Technologie

    4 days ago

    Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Ottawa, Canada

    **À propos de Comptables professionnels agréés du Canada** · Comptables professionnels agréés du Canada (CPA Canada) travaille en collaboration avec les ordres de CPA des provinces, des territoires et des Bermudes, et représente la profession comptable canadienne sur les scènes n ...

  • CGI

    Analyste de Cybersécurité

    4 days ago

    CGI Ottawa, Canada

    Chez CGI, notre succès repose sur le talent et l'engagement de nos professionnels. En tant qu'équipe, nous partageons les défis et les récompenses qui découlent de la croissance de notre entreprise, ce qui renforce notre culture d'appartenance. Tous nos professionnels bénéficient ...

  • University of Ottawa

    Lead Analyst

    3 days ago

    University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    Follow us on · LinkedIn · **Job Type**: · Employee · Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): · 24 · Job Family: · IT Security · of Open Positions: · 1 · Faculty/Service - Department: · Information Security, Information Technology · Campus: · Main Campus · Union Affiliation: · N ...

  • University of Ottawa

    Lead Analyst

    2 days ago

    University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    **Follow us on **LinkedIn** · **Job Type**: · Employee · **Duration in Months** **(for fixed-term jobs): · 24 · **Job Family**: · IT Security · **# of Open Positions**: · 1 · **Faculty/Service - Department**: · Information Security, Information Technology · **Campus**: · Main Cam ...