Cyber Security Manager
Montreal - Head Office, Canada
Sanimax
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About the Role
At Sanimax, protecting our digital environment is not just a priority—it’s a core part of our operational integrity. We are looking for an innovative Cyber Security Manager to spearhead our security initiatives. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, coordinating, and implementing robust security practices and policies that defend our organization’s critical assets.
You will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive, forward-looking cyber security roadmap. This includes establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), defining measurable metrics, and making budgetary recommendations to ensure that our security strategy is both effective and sustainable. Your proactive approach will be essential for managing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and responding swiftly to emerging threats.
Moreover, you will collaborate closely with both internal teams and external partners, bridging the gap between technical security measures and business objectives. By reinforcing Sanimax’s security posture, you will play a crucial role in protecting our digital ecosystem and supporting our strategic vision.
Our benefits:
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Hybrid position and flexible hours after the training period
• Comprehensive group insurance program (dental, medical, life insurance, disability insurance, etc.)
• Telemedicine
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• On-site gym
• Gym and physical activity reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Lead internal teams and manage cross-functional projects, coordinating with third-party vendors and partners to ensure the timely delivery of security initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and refine a comprehensive cyber security roadmap with clear KPIs, metrics, and budget guidelines.
- Regularly evaluate and enhance our security controls and processes to meet evolving threats and industry standards.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits to identify potential gaps.
- Develop and manage robust incident response and business continuity plans to mitigate and recover from security breaches efficiently.
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR, Law 25) by enforcing strong governance frameworks and controls.
- Prepare and present detailed security reports and analyses to leadership, audit committees, and other key stakeholders.
- Advocate for secure-by-design and secure-by-construction practices across the organization by working closely with infrastructure teams and other stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs to foster a culture of security throughout the organization.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key internal stakeholders (Managers, Directors, VPs, CIO) to align security initiatives with business objectives.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, threats, and technologies in the cyber security landscape to continuously adapt and improve Sanimax’s security posture.
Qualifications :
- 5 to 8 years of proven experience in information and cyber security, including leadership roles.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent education and experience).
- Recognized certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of IT and OT infrastructure components (e.g., Windows servers, DNS, Firewalls, networking protocols) and modern security controls (e.g., MFA, CIS benchmarks, NIST frameworks).
- Experience with cloud technologies, hybrid cloud environments, and the implementation of cloud security best practices.
- Proven experience managing budgets and business operations in a technology-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
- Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical and investigative abilities to identify, assess, and resolve security incidents.
- A deep understanding of business and audit risks, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- High degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm, and drive, with the ability to inspire and lead change across the organization.
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Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered.
At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Audits CISM CISSP Cloud Compliance Computer Science DNS Firewalls GDPR Governance Incident response ISO 27001 KPIs NIST NIST Frameworks Risk assessment Security strategy Strategy Vulnerability scans Windows
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