Information Security Manager

5 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Carleton University Full time

About the Role:

Carleton University is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead the development and implementation of the IAM program, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and meeting the needs of a diverse university community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement IAM strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of university systems and data.
  • Lead project management on assigned projects, coordinating RFPs, reviewing and evaluating bid submissions, tracking progress and costs, providing status reports, completing documentation, and project transfer.
  • Communicate and consult with internal and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Provide security advice and guidance to projects and decision-makers, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Lead the migration of systems to new technology, develop and adapt business processes, and ensure IAM oversight using information security platforms.
  • Contribute to the development of information security policy and strategy, ensuring alignment with university goals and objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with information security policies and regulatory environment, e.g., PCI DSS, and improve security posture.
  • Coordinate and communicate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and campus partners to ensure effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conduct digital forensic audits, incident response and recovery, review logs, troubleshoot, and recommend actions on mitigating security controls.
  • Complete business process compliance verifications, assess tool effectiveness, and provide recommendations.
  • Manage IAM lifecycle processes, collect monthly metrics, and provide reports.
  • Provide security awareness, deliver training, and respond to security tickets, e.g., phishing, malware, or virus infection.
  • Develop and update security incident response protocols, outlining steps and procedures, and safeguards.
  • Respond to internal and third-party policy and process audits, work with auditors, provide information, and make recommendations for risk mitigation.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing advice to senior information technology leaders, and contribute to the development of processes and procedures.
  • Research existing and emerging technologies, threats, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Advise on risk management opportunities and provide input into information security strategy.
  • Monitor threat intelligence and take remedial action on behalf of the institution.
  • Draft, review, and maintain the currency of the university's information security policy frameworks.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of access control, cryptography, security operations, communications security, system development and maintenance, computer architecture, information security management, systems security law, investigation protocols, and application program security.
  • Familiarity with industry regulations, standards, and best practices such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), PCI DSS, etc.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team independently.
  • Knowledge of agile development techniques and secure software development life cycle.
  • Ability to translate security-related matters into business terms that are clear and understandable to executives.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to manage projects and meet objectives.
  • Experience with authentication technologies, such as Entra ID, CIAM solutions, Microsoft Active Directory/Windows authentication, OpenLDAP, SAML, Kerberos, OpenID Connect, OAuth, and federated identity management.
  • Certification in one or more public cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure Cloud, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with administrating authentication technologies, such as Microsoft Active Directory/Windows authentication, OpenLDAP, Shibboleth, SAML, Kerberos, OpenID Connect, OAuth, and federated identity management.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Minimum of five years of previous experience in information/cyber security and systems infrastructure (including identity and access management), including three years of supervision and leadership experience.

Carleton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Carleton University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.



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