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Manager, Security & Information Assurance

Posted on 09 May 25 by Sam Fairbloom

  • Ottawa, ON
  • $90000 - $125000 per Year
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Job Description

We have a full-time PERMANENT opportunity for a Manager, Security & Information Assurance in Ottawa, ON. This is an exciting leadership role that will be joining our client that focuses on global defence, aerospace and security. 

This is a non-technical role. We are not looking for someone with IT / cyber security experience.  

Key Details

  • Must Have or be Eligible for: Secret Level Clearance 
  • Must Have: Experience with Controlled Goods
  • Management: Leading a team of 2 Security Officers and 1 Administrator
  • Compensation: $80,000 to $125,000 
  • Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite per week in Ottawa

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support the Director Corporate Support by leading the security operation of the organization
  • Provide assurance of security performance and Information Assurance (IA) to senior management
  • Provide internal security consultancy advice
  • Liaise with internal security stakeholders where applicable
  • Capture and interpret external requirements to ensure consistency
  • Identify and define detailed required specifications and protocols
  • Support external audits and internal assessments
  • Support internal and external audits and conduct inspections
  • Report on assurance activities across Canada
  • Produce and review our client's Security and IA policies and processes, ensuring alignment not only with the Industrial Security Program but with our client's policies and processes
  • Facilitate security and IA communications, supporting our client and their group security
  •  Design and deliver security training as appropriate
  • Assist the business in maintaining testing and improving business continuity plans
  • Ensure Security and IA requirements and risks of current and new business are identified and proactively managed.
  • Ensure the continued safety and resilience of client's sites, staff and systems against security threats
  • Investigate and engage in security investigations and “sweeps,” including the reporting of breaches and incidents promptly
  • Provide support to the information asset owners with their departmental activities and ensure the positive record of access by users
  • Complete outbound visit clearance requests for the Industrial Security Program
  • Oversee completion of Controlled Goods Program exemptions for visitors and temporary workers
  • Oversee security assessments for new hires commencing employment and advise the business of the results
  • Ensure positive maintenance of facility keys for critical information assets, office doors, secure rooms, and security locking containers
  • Enter, modify and delete alarm user codes into the facility alarm system for facility staff
  • Program access cards into various areas of the buildings for facility staff
  • Lead the development of security policies, procedures or security management plans
  • Assess security threats and risks as appropriate
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

  • You have at least five years’ experience working within the Industrial Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program
  • You have at least five years’ experience working within a Corporate Security Program
  • You have working knowledge of physical security systems (Card access, CCTV, alarm systems)
  • You have demonstrated experience writing security and/or emergency incident reports
  • A Diploma in Security Management from an accredited post-secondary institution would be an asset
  • Project management experience and/or qualifications would be an asset
  • Working knowledge of establishing or maintaining business continuity programs, principles for information & cyber security would be an asset
  • French/English bilingualism would be an asset
  • You have basic knowledge of emergency management, conducting security related investigations, conducting business continuity program exercises
  • You are eligible for a Canadian NATO Secret Security Clearance, ITAR, and Controlled Goods

Eligibility for Secret Level Clearance: To be eligible for a Secret level security clearance in Canada, you generally need to be a Canadian citizen, provide verifiable information for the past 10 years, and demonstrate both suitability and reliability throughout the assessment process.

Compensation Package / Perks:

  • Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health
  • 10 Wellness Days
  • 3 Weeks Vacation + Office Closure December 24th to January 2nd 
  • Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
  • Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
  • Employee recognition and bonus programs
  • Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$90000 - $125000 per Year

Sector

Construction

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-22031

Job Location