Director of IT & Security
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of IT & Security based in Canada. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of IT operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance within a mission-driven, education-focused technology environment. You will be responsible for defining and executing the organization’s security and IT strategy, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with evolving compliance requirements. The role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic leadership, guiding both infrastructure and security architecture decisions. You will lead a multidisciplinary IT team while partnering closely with executive leadership to define risk tolerance and security priorities. A key focus will be strengthening cloud security posture, incident response maturity, and business continuity planning. You will also play a critical role in audit readiness and customer trust, supporting compliance with major global privacy and security frameworks. This is a high-impact position where technology leadership directly supports user safety, data protection, and organizational growth. \n
Accountabilities: This role is responsible for leading IT operations and security strategy, ensuring the stability, integrity, and protection of enterprise systems while enabling business growth and compliance readiness. Lead IT operations planning and execution, overseeing infrastructure, systems, and network reliability in an agile environment while ensuring continuous service improvement and operational excellence. Own and evolve the organization’s cybersecurity and information security roadmap, including risk management, security architecture, and cloud security controls. Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy frameworks such as PIPEDA, FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA, including audit coordination and evidence management. Oversee incident management processes, ensuring timely escalation, response coordination, post-incident reviews, and implementation of corrective actions. Lead security awareness initiatives and collaborate with engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles across the software development lifecycle. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors, supporting security reviews, RFPs, and customer due diligence requirements. Provide leadership and mentorship to the IT team, including performance management, coaching, and professional development planning. Drive infrastructure planning and optimization, ensuring systems, servers, and networks are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Requirements: This role requires a seasoned IT and security leader with strong technical depth, regulatory experience, and proven ability to manage teams and cross-functional initiatives. 10+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity roles, including at least 2 years in people management. Proven track record leading security and compliance programs such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related audit frameworks, including control design and auditor coordination. Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, networking, server environments, and cloud technologies. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, web application security, vulnerability management, and incident response lifecycles. Experience working with regulatory and data privacy requirements in complex environments. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Nice to have: certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPM, CCNA, or CCNP, and experience working in Agile environments. Benefits: Competitive salary range of $155,000 – $175,000 CAD, based on experience and expertise. Remote-first or hybrid work flexibility within Canada (Eastern Time Zone alignment required). 4 weeks of vacation plus additional paid time off and holiday periods. Comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits. 4-month parental leave top-up program. Group RRSP with 3% employer matching contribution. Professional development support, including learning and training opportunities. Collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on innovation and impact.
\n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
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Director of IT & Security
Top Benefits
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of IT & Security based in Canada. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of IT operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance within a mission-driven, education-focused technology environment. You will be responsible for defining and executing the organization’s security and IT strategy, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with evolving compliance requirements. The role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic leadership, guiding both infrastructure and security architecture decisions. You will lead a multidisciplinary IT team while partnering closely with executive leadership to define risk tolerance and security priorities. A key focus will be strengthening cloud security posture, incident response maturity, and business continuity planning. You will also play a critical role in audit readiness and customer trust, supporting compliance with major global privacy and security frameworks. This is a high-impact position where technology leadership directly supports user safety, data protection, and organizational growth. \n
Accountabilities: This role is responsible for leading IT operations and security strategy, ensuring the stability, integrity, and protection of enterprise systems while enabling business growth and compliance readiness. Lead IT operations planning and execution, overseeing infrastructure, systems, and network reliability in an agile environment while ensuring continuous service improvement and operational excellence. Own and evolve the organization’s cybersecurity and information security roadmap, including risk management, security architecture, and cloud security controls. Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy frameworks such as PIPEDA, FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA, including audit coordination and evidence management. Oversee incident management processes, ensuring timely escalation, response coordination, post-incident reviews, and implementation of corrective actions. Lead security awareness initiatives and collaborate with engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles across the software development lifecycle. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors, supporting security reviews, RFPs, and customer due diligence requirements. Provide leadership and mentorship to the IT team, including performance management, coaching, and professional development planning. Drive infrastructure planning and optimization, ensuring systems, servers, and networks are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Requirements: This role requires a seasoned IT and security leader with strong technical depth, regulatory experience, and proven ability to manage teams and cross-functional initiatives. 10+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity roles, including at least 2 years in people management. Proven track record leading security and compliance programs such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related audit frameworks, including control design and auditor coordination. Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, networking, server environments, and cloud technologies. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, web application security, vulnerability management, and incident response lifecycles. Experience working with regulatory and data privacy requirements in complex environments. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Nice to have: certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPM, CCNA, or CCNP, and experience working in Agile environments. Benefits: Competitive salary range of $155,000 – $175,000 CAD, based on experience and expertise. Remote-first or hybrid work flexibility within Canada (Eastern Time Zone alignment required). 4 weeks of vacation plus additional paid time off and holiday periods. Comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits. 4-month parental leave top-up program. Group RRSP with 3% employer matching contribution. Professional development support, including learning and training opportunities. Collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on innovation and impact.
\n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1