IT Security Specialist focusing on cyber defense within a family - owned company. Responsibilities include managing firewalls, monitoring threats, and implementing security solutions.
About the role
- Director of Cybersecurity Risk Oversight at Manulife responsible for cybersecurity governance, risk assessment, and policy development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the independent oversight of cybersecurity risks, ensuring robust alignment with Manulife’s standards and strategic objectives.
- Provide expert guidance to uphold the integrity of the cybersecurity framework.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of Manulife’s technology strategy, operations, and regulatory environment.
- Proactively identify and assess areas of emerging and heightened risk related to information and cybersecurity.
- Evolve and enhance Line 2 oversight frameworks to effectively manage and mitigate risks associated with information and cybersecurity, ensuring these frameworks remain agile and responsive to new challenges.
- Oversee Line 1 risk, compliance, and operational metrics, and actively participate in the development and maintenance of Line 2’s information and cybersecurity risk measurement programs.
- Ensure these metrics are comprehensive and support strategic risk management initiatives.
- Conduct comprehensive and in-depth assessments of technology programs, particularly those with third-party dependencies, to ensure the safeguarding of organizational assets.
- Utilize advanced risk assessment methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Execute independent and objective challenges to existing cybersecurity measures across critical risk domains, including Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security and Data Security.
Requirements
- 7-10 years in cybersecurity or technology risk management and/or First Line cybersecurity operations
- Experience with critical security risk domains such as cloud security, network security, identity and access management, and third-party security
- Commitment to continuous learning of cybersecurity risks, threat landscape, and best practices, with a focus on effective and efficient governance and oversight
- Experience in developing enterprise policies & standards, conducting risk assessments, and a strong understanding of common risk frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, and PCI DSS 4.0
- Ability to work cross-functionally, aligning risk management with broader business strategies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on technical writing. Must be able to effectively convey complex risk concepts and insights to senior leadership and business collaborators.
- Skilled in crafting clear and concise reports, presentations, and documentation to facilitate informed decision-making
- Expertise in engaging with diverse collaborators to integrate their feedback into risk management practices
- Ability to effectively manage crises related to cybersecurity risks, demonstrating resilience and adaptability
- Keen interest in emerging technologies and innovations, with the ability to assess potential risks and opportunities.
Benefits
- health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
- adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- employee/family assistance plans
- various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
- financial education and counseling resources
- generous paid time off program in Canada (including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days)
- full range of statutory leaves of absence
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