Director Of Information Security

McGill University

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
$126,670.00 - $195,000.00; not specified; not spec...
Fully remote
Information security strategy development
Risk management and mitigation
Incident response planning and execution
The Director of Information Security is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and implementation of McGill University's information security program, overseeing data protection, regulatory compliance, and risk management

Job Summary

  • The Director of Information Security is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and implementation of McGill University's information security program, overseeing data protection, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Key duties include developing the university-wide security strategy, managing risk registers, enforcing policies, overseeing incident response, and promoting cybersecurity literacy through training and awareness campaigns.
  • The university offers a competitive benefits package, a defined contribution pension plan, group RRSP/TFSA, competitive vacation policy, personal days, floating holidays, Summer Fridays, and paid time off over the December holiday period.

Matching Summary

The Director of Information Security is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and implementation of McGill University's information security program, overseeing data protection, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Salary

$126,670.00 - $195,000.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Information security strategy development
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Incident response planning and execution
  • Security architecture design
  • Cybersecurity literacy promotion

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering a culture of security
  • Collaboration with IT leadership
  • Representing McGill in external forums
  • Promoting cybersecurity literacy

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive IT Security experience
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide security programs
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards
  • Expertise in risk management, incident response, and compliance enforcement
  • Familiarity with cloud security and modern infrastructure
  • Excellent communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent certifications highly desirable
  • Bilingual: English (spoken and written), French (spoken and read)

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

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