- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Foundation’s technology and cybersecurity environment.

- Develop a target operating model and prioritized technology and cybersecurity roadmap.

- Establish technology governance, documentation, decision-making and accountability practices.

- Advise the COO and executive leadership on technology risks, investments and emerging requirements.

- Maintain accountability for availability, reliability, performance and security of the technology environment.

- Oversee on-premises servers, network infrastructure, cloud services, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, end-user devices and specialized applications.

- Ensure monitoring, maintenance, configuration, patching, backup, vulnerability remediation and lifecycle management.

- Provide hands-on technical support, investigation and remediation for complex or sensitive issues.

- Establish and oversee a comprehensive cybersecurity program, including identity and access management, security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, email security, network security and data protection.

- Lead preparation for and response to cybersecurity and significant technology incidents.

- Own technology components of business continuity and disaster recovery programs.

- Manage the managed service provider and other IT and cybersecurity vendors.

- Provide leadership, direction and technical oversight to the IT Manager.

- Oversee administration, integration, security and lifecycle management of core technology platforms.

- Develop policies, procedures, standards, documentation and executive reporting.

- Support cyber insurance applications, audits and risk assessments.





- Develop and manage the annual IT and cybersecurity budget and evaluate technology investments.

Requirements

- 10+ years of progressive experience in information technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity or related areas.

- Significant experience in a senior leadership or technology management role.

- Experience leading or overseeing infrastructure, networks, cloud services, Microsoft 365, end-user technology and business applications.

- Strong practical knowledge of identity and access management, vulnerability management, endpoint and network security, security monitoring, data protection and third-party risk.

- Experience developing or overseeing cybersecurity programs, policies, incident response plans, business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.

- Ability to assess complex technology environments, identify risks and capability gaps, and translate findings into priorities, roadmaps and investment recommendations.

- Experience managing managed service providers, technology vendors and specialized external partners.

- Solid technical judgment and hands-on technical expertise for assessing complex issues and directing incident response.

- Experience managing technology budgets, contracts, licensing, lifecycle planning and investment decisions.

- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

- Postsecondary education in information technology,



computer science, cybersecurity, engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP or Microsoft/Azure certifications are considered an asset.

- Experience overseeing physical security systems or vendors is considered an asset.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in technology governance, cybersecurity program development, and risk management, with a strong focus on incident response and business continuity planning. Proven ability to lead technology teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee complex technology environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Cybersecurity Program Development

- Technology Governance

- Incident Response Management

- Cloud Services Management

- Identity And Access Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Cybersecurity

- Infrastructure Management

- Vulnerability Management

- Network Security

- Data Protection

- Technology Budget Management

- Incident Response Planning

- Lifecycle Management

- Technical Support

- Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

- Leadership

- Communication

- Stakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

- CISSP

- CISM

- CRISC

- CCSP

- Microsoft Certifications

Industry Keywords

- Technology Roadmap

- Business Continuity

- Disaster Recovery

- Cyber Insurance

- Security Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft 365

- SharePoint

- Cloud Services

- On-Premises Servers

- Network Infrastructure

- End-User Devices

- Managed Service Providers

📌 Director, IT & Cybersecurity (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto