Manager, IT Security

Job Type: Permanent 
Work Model: Hybrid 
Reference code: 129439   
Primary Location: Toronto, ON  
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Kitchener, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, IT Security to lead our efforts in maintaining, reviewing, and continuously improving our IT security policies, standards, and procedures. This role is central to ensuring our organization operates in alignment with security best practices and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring adherence, identifying gaps, and driving remediation efforts across the business, while also supporting broader cybersecurity functions such as vendor risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, incident response, and ISMS program activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy and Standards Governance:

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of IT security policies, standards, and procedures, including development, periodic review, approval, communication, and retirement.
• Ensure policies and standards remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements, business needs, industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), and emerging threats.
• Lead the annual and ad-hoc review process, working with business and technical stakeholders to incorporate feedback and ensure practical implementation.
• Conduct gap assessments to identify where policies or standards are missing, outdated, or not followed, and develop clear action plans to close those gaps.
• Provide training, awareness, and guidance to internal teams to promote understanding and adoption of security policies and standards.
• Maintain a centralized repository for documentation and ensure proper version control and auditability.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Monitor organizational compliance with internal controls and external obligations, escalating risks or non-compliance where needed.
• Partner with audit, legal, and risk functions to support internal and external audits and certifications.

Cybersecurity Operations Support:

• Contribute to third-party/vendor cyber risk assessments, including reviewing security documentation, analyzing risk levels, and providing recommendations.
• Support Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity planning activities, helping maintain current documentation, schedule tests, and track remediation efforts.
• Assist in the investigation and documentation of security incidents, working with relevant teams to determine root causes and ensure effective response.
• Participate in ISMS (Information Security Management System) processes including risk assessments, control validations, and reporting.

About the team

Our team is comprised of highly driven team members who love to solve complex problems each day. They come from diverse backgrounds and possess enriched experiences. You will find your teammates bringing in deep subject matter expertise in cybersecurity – and you will be contributing to augmenting the team’s skills and capabilities. The team is the focal point of security and compliance within the firm, putting you right at the center-stage. 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in information security with a focus on policy development, governance, and compliance.
• Deep knowledge of key security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27017, NIST 800-53/800-171, CIS Controls or SOC 2.
• Experience conducting gap assessments and leading remediation initiatives across multiple teams or business units.
• Familiarity with vendor risk management, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent, are a plus.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth.  Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca  for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

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