Director, Information Security Management System

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

Director, Information Security Management System

**Description:
- Permanent Full Time- Technology redefines the way we work and deliver to meet business needs and elevate the customer experience. You’ll be part of an organization that is embracing modern technology, innovation, and agile ways of working.- Our Canada Technology team is a strategic partner in our business - with an ambition to be a forward-thinking, agile technology organization delivering secure, resilient, and leading solutions that support Canada Life and the well-being of millions of Canadians.- We are looking for a **_Director, Information Security Management System (ISMS)._**
- The Director, Information Security Management System (ISMS) will partner with key stakeholders across the organization to maintain, report and continually Improve the ISMS program to ensure the overall health of the program is on track and its certification is maintained. They will identify, communicate, and manage current and emerging issues, threats, risks in scope of the ISMS program.- Working closely with the AVP, Technology Risk, this role will be responsible to work with business and technology teams to scale, promote and adopt security best practices and ensure continued governance over the activities required to maintain the ISMS.**What you will do**- Responsible for planning, executing, and controlling the ISMS processes and their compliance with requirements.
Responsible for identification, quantification, and resolution/closure management of all new ISMS weaknesses.
Informs management of residual risk (risk reports) within the ISMS
Maintains and updated ISMS dashboard including governance of risk control statement and KPI reporting.
Responsible for reporting full or part of the ISMS performance every month.
Ensures policy objectives are met and responsible for the supervision of records generation as per the Security operation.
Ensure regulatory compliance is achieved and managed within the ISMS
Lead and manage the ISMS Annual program management.
Review all ISMS policies, procedures, standards and other core ISMS framework documents and ensure they are all maintained updated.
Manage the ISMS risk management program by reviewing all existing asset registers and risk registers.
Collaborate with stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure the ISMS operates smoothly and continuously improves.
Liaison with external auditors to ensure all scheduled audits are completed as planned.
Manage all internal and external audit findings and ensure their remediation on an agreed schedule with the respective portfolio managers.
Maintain and manage issue register (remediation of control gaps) with control owners
Drive continuous improvements of the ISMS by designing and implementing effective metrics.
Regularly review the scope of the ISMS and ensure it remains relevant for member firms, clients and regulators.
Escalate risk and issues relating to the management and operation of the ISMS
A key point of contact for day-to-day security implementation.
Arranges for regular security audits as per management decision.
Foster, advocate for, and strengthen Canada Life’s overall security posture
Educate and communicate the importance of the ISMS to the organization
Lead the ISMS team, including ISMS analyst/system specialist to achieve and surpass personal and team objectives

**What you will bring**- 8+ years of leadership experience managing security risk and/or governance, where at least 5 years were focused on leading ISMS program (preferably in a large financial organization)
10+ years of progressive experience within the area of information security
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology or equivalent experience
Knowledge of executing a plan, do, check, act methodology
Knowledge of ISMSOnline platform and GRC implementation and execution is an asset
Certified Lead Implementer or a Certified Lead Auditor designation is an asset (ISO27001).
Working knowledge of key principles and framework surrounding an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and preferably with other related frameworks like ISO27003, ISO27005, ISO27017/18 and NIST 800-53.
One or more of the following certifications in a good standing order is considered an asset: CRISC, CISM and/or CISSP
Strong Understanding of information security controls across broad spectrum of platforms
Proven ability to identify, analyze and translate information security risk in the context of what it means to achieving business objectives
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable results to enhance security posture and reduce risk
A “continuous improvement” mindset
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated capability to build and foster strong relationships through collaboration, influencing change, and building consensus
Constant learner and passion for technology and risk governance
Deep understanding of how large enterp



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