Manager, Information System Security - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Date Posted: 10/28/2022Req ID:28164Faculty/Division: VP - ResearchDepartment: SciNetCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:About us:SciNet is the supercomputer centre at the University of Toronto, hosting one of the fastest supercomputers in Canada, plus a range of other systems. SciNet provides Canadian researchers with computational resources and expertise necessary to perform their research at scales not otherwise possible in Canada. SciNet — which provides resources for the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (“Alliance”), a national infrastructure for supercomputing-powered research — is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, ISED, the Government of Ontario, and the University of Toronto.Position summary:The Manager, Information Systems Security provides strategic leadership and management for SciNet’s Information Security Program which includes the security of data centres, network perimeter, and enterprise systems, including on-prem and cloud systems, hardware and software architecture, as well as managing risk and privacy assessments, incident response and investigation, and outreach and awareness. The Manager provides strategic and tactical planning, evaluation, design, development, implementation, and overall management and support of SciNet’s Information Security Program, with the goal to protect and improve cybersecurity infrastructure, posture, and culture to minimize risk of compromise, and in managing security controls required, in the support of teaching, learning and research, and services to staff, faculty and students.The Manager represents the University working with peers at the Alliance Federation to collectively deliver essential resources to Canadian researchers, regardless of their geographic location or academic discipline, and is an active participant of this dedicated community of highly qualified personnel who are committed to ensuring that all researchers have access to the high-quality resources they need to undertake cutting-edge research. Working with peers at the Alliance Federation, the Manager, Information Systems Security, implements programmes and procedures for risk management, incident response, systems monitoring, identity management.The Manager reports to the Chief Technical Officer, SciNet and has dotted line reporting relationship to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the University and manages a number of network analysts and cybersecurity personnel.Essential Qualifications:(MINIMUM)Education:University degree in a relevant field, (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering), or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Graduate Degree and certifications in information security and management, such as CISSP, CISA, ISO Audit, PMP, CRISC or other relevant certifications are an asset.Experience:Eight (8) years working in an Information Technology environment, including at least five (5) years working with Information Security as a significant focus of activity; progressive experience leading staff and/or project teams. Requires broad and in-depth knowledge of industry innovations and state-of-the-art technology in both computing and networking arenas.Experience auditing systems for compliance (PCI-DSS, PA-DSS, etc.). Experience drafting information security standards and guidelines, assessing risk management and determining controls. Experience in administering enterprise-level Unix-based server applications. Experience with application / scripting tools (bash, Python). Experience configuring databases and database-backed applications (SQL Server, MySQL).Extensive experience using network and security analysis tools. Extensive experience with intrusion detection and prevention – host and network, active and passive. Experience in selecting, configuring and deploying service mis-use detection and prevention technologies (Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, Anti-DDOS, etc.). Experience running penetration testing and vulnerability scanning (Metasploit, Nessus, etc.). Experience with deploying, configuring and securing virtualized environments, and services running in it. High performance computing systems management and networking is highly desirable.Expert understanding of client and server application deployment and support. Strong understanding of client and server activity tracking. Strong understanding of IT Architecture concepts and security methodologies. Strong Scripting skills required including Shell and interpreted languages.Skills:Expert level understanding of Linux operating systems at both server and client level. Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking and client-server architecture and protocols. Strong understanding of network configuration, hardware and next-gen firewall/IPS technologies (Cisco ASA, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto) Expert level understanding of the following access control technologies – LDAP and Kerberos. Expert knowledge of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Expert knowledge of Encryption technologies at network, file and file-system levels.Other:Ability to effectively navigate a professional and political climate including assessing the requirement to escalate and issue to more senior levels of management or resources; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff. Excellent communication, instruction and presentation skills with ability to describe a variety of complex technical concepts or policies to users and senior leadership at all technical experience levels and to deliver security awareness and education content to faculty, staff and students.Ability to work under pressure of high volume and expectations, while meeting multiple deadlines for multiple projects; strong service orientation coupled with ability to recognize and assess the operational significance of a problem, control/mitigate the risk and set priorities accordingly. Strong ability to assess risks and controls of computing systems and operations. Demonstrated broad knowledge of information technology, network technologies, databases and application development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and cooperate with team members, project sponsors, other stakeholders. Ability and willingness to learn new systems, technologies and project management methods and tools.Regular hours of work; may be required to work beyond the University’s work week of 36.25 hours to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed, and may be required to respond to calls outside of work hours, including in emergency response.Candidates are advised to submit by November 14, 2022, for consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.Closing Date: 11/14/2022,11:59PM ETEmployee Group: SalariedAppointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 5 - Hiring Zone: $106,465 - $124,210 - Broadband Salary Range: $106,465 - $177,442Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialQuick Apply

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