Security Principal at Optiv designing AI security solutions for clients, leveraging advanced security services and technologies. Driving pipeline generation and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
About the role
- Director of Business Unit Security Officer leading risk assessments and safeguarding IT solutions across Canadian Technology Business Units. Collaborating with the Head of Information Security and Risk Management for compliance and security awareness.
Responsibilities
- Lead risk-based security assessments for new technologies and IT solutions across Canadian Technology Business Units
- Safeguard cloud and on-premises environments by identifying threats, recommending controls, ensuring compliance, and driving remediation
- Conduct formal risk assessments for technology systems and infrastructure (e.g., NIST RMF)
- Identify compliance gaps, enforce security policies/standards, and drive timely remediation
- Integrate security into workflows by partnering with technology teams (Agile/DevOps) and platform teams
- Partner on RCSA initiatives to align with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Manage audits, regulatory reviews, and second line of defense queries; provide evidence and mitigation plans
- Define, track, and report remediation programs and corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements and global standards
- Review, update, and socialize security policies, patterns, and guardrails across the organization
- Offer consulting expertise to Business Unit Technology leaders to align with global security objectives
- Represent the Canadian division in global security planning and standards
- Build strategic partnerships with counterparts in technology, business and global cybersecurity teams; raise awareness of emerging cyber threats specific to their operations
- Build deep knowledge of the Canadian segment and BUs’ or equivalent experience business processes and products to tailor risk mentorship
- Report important metrics, control effectiveness, and risk posture; maintain customer dashboards and briefings
- Continuously refine processes based on industry trends, threat intelligence, and audit findings
- Delegate, lead, and mentor teams with the autonomy needed to facilitate decision-making
Requirements
- 10+ years in information security and risk management, including 5+ years in leadership roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC (or equivalent)
- Deep understanding of security and risk management frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
- Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in: Cloud and network security, Cryptography and key management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application security (SDLC, SAST/DAST, threat modeling)
- Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments and integrating security into CI/CD
- Superb communication, consulting, and influencing skills; ability to tailor messages to technical and executive audiences
- Strategic problem solver with analytical and innovative capabilities; proactive approach to issue remediation
- Skilled in customer management, alignment, and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to foster a culture of security awareness across the Canadian segment
- Good interpersonal skills for engaging diverse communities and executive customers.
Benefits
- Health, dental, mental health, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- Employee/family assistance plans
- Various retirement savings plans including pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching
- Financial education and counseling resources
- Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
- Full range of statutory leaves of absence
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