Director of IT & Security

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of IT & Security in Canada. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of technology operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You will own the organization’s IT infrastructure and security strategy, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with strict data protection standards. Acting as a key advisor to executive leadership, you will help define risk appetite and shape enterprise-wide security decisions. You will also lead the evolution of security architecture across cloud and hybrid environments while ensuring operational excellence across IT services. In addition, you will guide incident response, compliance readiness, and audit programs in a highly regulated education technology context. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, requiring both technical depth and strong people management skills. It is ideal for someone who thrives in building secure-by-design organizations while mentoring high-performing teams.
• Accountabilities: Lead IT operations and strategic planning, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure in an Agile environment. Own and continuously evolve the organization’s information security and compliance roadmap. Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and standards such as PIPEDA, FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA. Drive enterprise-wide security awareness programs and embed secure SDLC practices in collaboration with engineering teams. Support sales and customer-facing teams by contributing to RFP responses and reviewing data-sharing agreements for compliance. Oversee incident management processes, including coordination, communication, post-mortems, and corrective actions. Manage IT reporting, system documentation, maintenance schedules, and infrastructure optimization initiatives. Partner with stakeholders to define technical requirements and guide implementation of new systems and technologies. Serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs. Lead, coach, and develop IT team members through performance management and career development planning. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in IT, including at least 2 years in a people management role. Proven track record leading SOC 2, ISO 27001, and similar security/compliance audit programs end-to-end. Strong expertise in web application security, vulnerability management, and mitigation strategies. Deep knowledge of networking, telecom, server infrastructure, and cloud technologies. Experience with IT infrastructure planning, system operations, and production environment security. Strong understanding of incident management lifecycles and business continuity planning. Ability to operate in complex, cross-functional environments with strong stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business terms. Demonstrated leadership in coaching teams and fostering a security-first culture. University or college degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Nice to have: CISSP, CISM, CIPM, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent certifications; Agile methodology experience. Benefits: Competitive compensation package ranging from $155,000 to $175,000 CAD annually (based on experience). Fully remote work with flexibility within Canada and Eastern Time Zone alignment. 4 weeks of vacation per year. Employer-paid health and dental coverage (for eligible regions). Parental leave top-up (up to 4 months). Group RRSP with 3% employer matching (Canada-based employees). 401(k) or equivalent retirement matching depending on region. Annual professional development budget with access to training and mentorship programs. Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.
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