CareerPlan

Manager, Information Security Operations

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$113k–$142k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading the Information Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure effective monitoring, incident response, and operational support for the University's information security objectives.

Role type

Manager, Information Security Operations

Builds

SOC operations, incident response capabilities, security monitoring strategies, and team development

Domain

Higher Education, Cybersecurity

Required skills

Network security monitoring, Incident response, Security architecture, Team leadership, Risk assessment, SIEM, Firewall management, PKI, Threat intelligence, Vulnerability scanning, Compliance reporting

Preferred skills

Technical security certification (e.g., GIAC), Security administration experience

Technologies

SIEM, Firewalls, NAC, SSL/TLS, Unix/Linux, Windows, TCP/IP, Packet capture tools

Responsibilities

Lead ongoing development of network security monitoring and incident response; Advise senior leadership on security risks and priorities; Hire, coach, and develop the security operations team; Establish and improve operational processes for the SOC; Provide technical leadership during security incidents; Collaborate with stakeholders to develop security standards.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with people management