Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a Director, Network & Security Operations.

Our ideal candidate has a strong technical background combined with strong business acumen and communication skills. This includes experience leading the management, security, and operations of enterprise private and public cloud-based network infrastructures and security products and services. This resource will operate as a senior leader with the ability to influences the business, company strategy, and strives to continually drive improvement and efficiency. You will be responsible to manage the day-to-day service delivery and operations for our private and public cloud network infrastructure and information security systems.

What you will do:

• • Responsible for the service delivery and operations of public and private cloud network infrastructure.
  • Responsible for the service delivery and operations of information security tools and systems.
  • Lead a team of L1 and L2 operations resources – both internal and external managed service providers.
  • Lead incident management, service management, performance management, and problem management functions for the network & security technology domains.
  • Drive automation improvements that will accelerate delivery, increase quality, reduce maintenance, and change fail rates.
  • Collaborate with engineering and architecture to identify, prioritize, and implement and ensure high quality operationalization of new network and security solutions.
  • Build strong and trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Infrastructure hardware and software currency & vulnerability remediation management.
  • Support 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.
  • Hold yourself and your team accountable to progress the company’s technology modernization and effectiveness efforts.
  • Identify and invest in opportunities (processes, training, systems) to enhance individual and team effectiveness

What you will bring:

• • Post-secondary degree/diploma in information technology, computer science, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Professional certifications in cloud, network and/or security is preferred (CCIE, PCNSE, CISSP, CISM, AZ-500/700, AWS Network/Security Certified, etc.)
  • 7+ years direct experience operating in highly available enterprise infrastructures
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and services as well as means of securing communications
  • Strong understanding of wired and wireless connectivity platforms and protocols
  • Strong understanding of information security solutions and products
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving technology landscape and keep pace with the latest thinking and new technologies.
  • Broad knowledge of industry technology and directions, with strong foundational knowledge in network and security domains such as network technologies (LAN/WAN/WLAN, SDWAN, Load Balancers, DNS), Observability technologies, IAM technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Detection, Cloud Computing, Automation, IPS/IDS, DDOS, Firewalls, WAF, VPN etc.
  • Versed in a variety of hardware and software manufacturers, and a high degree of comfort and experience in mixed vendor environments e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, F5, Microsoft, etc.
  • 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.
  • Solid understanding of delivery enablement techniques such as automated testing and automated deployments.
  • Familiar with Infrastructure as Code and delivering infrastructure change via DevSecOps pipelines including Terraform and Ansible.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative business relationships.
  • Able to pivot and quickly change direction in response to changing priorities.
  • Experience coaching and mentoring technical practitioners.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, relationship building skills, and experience working in financial services industry considered an asset
  • You can balance pressure to deliver with the need to deliver a secure, resilient platforms
  • You are a systems thinker, an effective communicator, and can find the balance between when to be tactical vs. strategic.

The base salary for this position is between $92,100.00 - $170,500.00 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.

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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