Cybersecurity Manager

About the job
For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Information Systems Operations and Cybersecurity, the Cybersecurity Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding our organization’s digital assets, information systems and business unit production environments. As a key member of the security team, you will be responsible for leading the implementing and driving proactive security measures across our IT infrastructure, development, and production environments. You will possess a deep understanding of diverse IT, on-premises and cloud environments and how to secure them effectively. This role will lead the execution of all aspects of the cyber program including compliance, governance, and operations. The Cybersecurity Manager will have proven their leadership skills in Information Security, Compliance, Information Systems, and Data Loss Prevention.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with industry best practices and organizational goals.Guide the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques to enhance threat detection and prediction capabilities. This could involve training machine learning models on historical data to predict future threats or using AI to automate responses to common threats.Analyze risk across the organization’s IT landscape, including development, production, and cloud environments.Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and infrastructure.Design and deploy security controls and solutions to mitigate identified risks, including zero trust, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), data encryption, and endpoint security solutions.Oversee vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) of IT and Business Unit systems and applications.Define, maintain and provide adherence to Calian Corporate Cyber Procedures and Policies to guide corporate and business unit decisions.Manage and lead a team of security analysts, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.Monitor security events and incidents, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions.Develop and deliver security awareness training for employees across all departments.Stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, and continuously evaluate and improve the organization’s security posture.Manage the cybersecurity program and resources effectively and to budget.Work closely with IT and business unit stakeholders to ensure alignment with security initiatives.Lead incident response activities and ensure effective recovery from security breaches.Support of business unit needs including contract review and recommendations of network designs, protection strategies and information security stances.

Qualifications

Demonstrated cybersecurity domain expertise as evidenced with industry certifications, like CISSP, vendor certifications, or equivalent experience.At least 8 years experience in cybersecurityMinimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity management, with a focus on diverse development/production environments (on-premises and cloud).Proven track record of success in implementing and managing comprehensive cybersecurity programs.Proven capability to consult on large enterprise information security matters.Ability to act as a liaison between Infrastructure, Applications, Corporate Services Teams and business units.Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing innovative solutions to complex security and infrastructure environments.Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls).Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) methodologies.Expert knowledge of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, data encryption, and endpoint security solutions.Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Additional Requirements

You must be eligible to obtain a Secret level Government of Canada security clearance