Director, Security

3 days ago

Waterloo, Canada OpenText Full time

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Director, Security

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OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

Global Information Security (GIS) leverages our people, processes and technology to develop new digitalization efforts that ensure our enterprise systems’ reliability, minimize staff interaction, and most importantly, protect our customers’ data. Companies are recognizing the need to digitize information and manage alternative work scenarios in today’s changing reality. With this in mind, we work tirelessly to drive improvements across our security services and accelerate our customers’ digital journey in a safe and trusted environment.

Your Impact:

The Director of Security Architecture will lead a team of security architects responsible for enhancing the security of OpenText's commercial and corporate products. This role involves reviewing product architectures, providing expert recommendations to bolster security, and ensuring the organization's products meet the highest standards. You will also oversee the third-party penetration testing practice and manage the organization's threat and vulnerability management (TVM) program, ensuring timely identification and remediation of security risks across the enterprise.

What the role offers:

As a Director of Security Architecture you will:

  • Lead a team of security architects focused on enhancing the security of commercial and corporate products.
  • Oversee the review and approval of proposed security architectures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Manage third-party penetration testing practices, ensuring thorough assessments, risk mitigation, and follow-up actions on vulnerabilities.
  • Direct threat and vulnerability management practices, driving the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks.
  • Collaborate with internal product development, IT, and compliance teams to provide expert security guidance and strengthen architectural resilience.
  • Develop strategies for continuous improvement in security architecture, vulnerability management, and overall product security to address evolving threats.

What you need to Succeed:

  • Cybersecurity Expertise: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security architecture and vulnerability management.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading security teams and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Security Framework Knowledge: In-depth understanding of security frameworks and best practices for both commercial and enterprise environments.
  • Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management: Experience managing third-party penetration testing and leading threat management initiatives.
  • Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced certifications (CISM, CISSP) preferred.
  • Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to collaborate globally and manage relationships across diverse teams.
  • Ability to understand regional regulations and apply localized security strategies while managing diverse teams.
  • Familiarity with emerging cyber threats, AI-powered security solutions, and zero-trust architectures.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration.

At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.

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We believe that our values are the compass that steers us in the right direction and helps us stay true to our mission. These values will not only guide our everyday decisions but also influence our strategic direction and the way we work. They reflect who we are as individuals and as a collective force, uniting us in our shared purpose.

CREATE THE FUTURE
We create economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable.

BE DESERVING OF TRUST
The world’s most trusted companies trust OpenText, and we demonstrate this in our actions as individuals, as a company, and as technology.

WE, NOT I
We build global communities of purpose and challenge by supporting each other to exceed expectations and solve complex problems.

RAISE THE BAR
We set high standards and exceptions, to learn, to be better.

OWN THE OUTCOME
We tap into our creativity to deliver incredible experiences for customers, to ourselves, and for our planet.

“We believe a workplace should be human above all else. We ask excellence of our employees and reward it by creating an environment that is welcoming, challenging and that encourages real growth and development, not empty platitudes, or trinkets.” - Mark Barrenechea, CEO & CTO

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