Director, Technical Solutions (Cloud and Network Security Services)

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Director, Technical Solutions to lead our Security Technology teams as we scale. 

If you are called to make an impact, comfortable with change at scale, passionate about security technologies, love to learn, and create world-class customer experiences, this is a great opportunity to grow and contribute to a world class team! 

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in one of our head office locations: Toronto, London, or Winnipeg.

Role Description 

The Director,?Technical Solutions for Cloud and Network Security Services will be responsible for creating a vision for their products/services and delivering on that vision. You are responsible for all facets of securing these technologies including?driving adoption, strategy, roadmaps, ongoing enhancements,?engineering, and operations of these platforms. 

Our Ideal candidate will be strong technically will a good eye for business and an inspiring presence! You have experience in designing and operating Security Services as products/ecosystems with continuous service improvement mindset. You have not only led strategies/product roadmaps for these technologies but also championed adoption. You have a strategic mind and operate as a senior leader that influences business and company strategy.  

What You will do: 

• Oversee the?product/technology security roadmaps, architecture,?design,?and implementation?for Cloud and Network Security Services. The underlying technologies supporting the above services include but not limited to IPS, DDOS, NGFW, SDN/ACI, Prisma Cloud, CASB, AWS Cloud Security, Azure Cloud Security, and GCP Cloud Security 

• Lead a cross-functional team to design, build and operate?Cloud and Network Security solutions to meet business requirements  

• Collaborate with Cloud Dev/Ops and network squad to ensure effectiveness of security polices 

• Provide security technology innovation by promoting a culture of technology innovation and by rapid prototyping of new and emerging technologies 

• Collaborate closely with multiple teams including vendors to deliver product/technology improvements and common reusable components? 

• Drive service/platform automation and engineering improvements that will accelerate delivery, increase quality, and reduce maintenance and change fail rates 

• Successfully define and implement operational engineering discipline 

• Ensure service/platform instrumentation is in place for proactive monitoring, observability?and responsive incident triage and resolution? 

• Implement and maintain platform automation and engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines?? 

• Drive a?high-performance?culture for staff and promote?positive?culture change within the organization? 

• Build strong and trusted relationships with internal and external partners? 

• Manage risk and compliance in accordance with Canadian?and?Global standards.?Ensure alignment/adherence to?enterprise technology standards, vendor management standards, and risk standards.??? 

• Focus on continuous learning and professional development? 

• Drive an agile mindset within the team that measures progress over perfection? 

• Hold yourself and your team accountable to contribute to the overall digital modernization of the organization? 

• Ensure solutions are enhanced, secured, and upgraded to evolve the product roadmaps 

• Ensure effective and efficient use of financial and people resources?? 

• Identify and invest in opportunities (processes, training, systems) to enhance individual and team effectiveness?? 

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What you'll bring: 

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or computer science or an equivalent combination of training and experience? 

• 10+ years experience in?an?engineering/technology leadership position? 

• Solid background in engineering and operating Security Technology Solutions 

• Experience in designing and implementing security controls in cloud 

• Track record for leading IT transformational initiatives in sophisticated environments 

• Success in using both standard methodologies, such as IT service management practices based on ITIL as well as agile philosophies like DevOps 

• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving technology landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new technologies 

• Track record of building and effectively managing large and diverse teams and putting the appropriate processes and infrastructure in place to drive growth 

• Demonstrate ability to formulate high level strategy, then convert it into a tactical plan and execute on that plan 

• Proven experience as a business-focused, credible leader in a large fast growing technology company 

• Drives results and changes processes to improve performance; creates a culture of accountability 

• Has a bias to action 

• Ability to use knowledge of industry, business, and systems to solve business problems 

• Solid understanding of delivery enablement techniques such as automated testing and automated deployments 

• Ability to pivot and quickly change direction in response to changing priorities 

• Experience coaching and mentoring technical practitioners 

• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship building skills 

• Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative business relationships? 

• Experience working in financial services industry will be an asset? 

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What will set you apart:? 

• You have a unique balance of technical and leadership skills with an entrepreneurial mindset 

• Have experience designing & implementing security technologies in cloud 

• Proven experience in engineering & operating above security technologies 

• Experience in product ownership, agile and Dev/Ops methodologies 

• You demonstrate approachability, innovation and thought leadership? 

• You are a systems thinker, an effective communicator, and can find balance when to be tactical vs strategic 

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The base salary for this position is between  $89,800 - $166,300 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

For student opportunities only

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. 

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.?

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.?

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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