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Job Description
The House of Commons’ Digital Services and Real Property team is currently looking to staff the Senior IT Security Infrastructure Strategist position.
The Senior IT Security Infrastructure Strategist provides top-level leadership in developing a strategic framework to assess and advance IT security technologies across product lines and domains., In an executive senior advisory capacity, the position must lead and integrate IT security research, consider Digital Services and Real Property (DSRP)’s strategic position and business activities, and provide authoritative recommendations that will impact across the organization. The position’s role requires the position to act as central focal point in IT security for the management and implementation of the vision and technology orientations. This level of guidance is critical in establishing and sustaining the DSRP direction in moving towards several mission-critical initiatives.
Top Reasons to Join the IT Security team:
This is an opportunity for the right individual to be a part of an innovative and dynamic team of IT security professionals. You will play a lead role when it comes to the development of security solutions and risk mitigation. You will have the opportunity to deliver quality service to Members of Parliament, their staff and the HoC administration. Our team promotes a desire to learn and grow within the IT industry.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Work-life balance /35-hour workweek
- 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)
Qualifications
Education?:
- University graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, innovation management or another related field?; these requirements can also be met through an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience:
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic frameworks for IT security, encompassing assessment, evaluation, and advancement of technologies across diverse product lines and IT infrastructure domains;
- Experience in 2 or more of the following IT Infrastructure domains: Networking, data centers, cloud computing and end user computing;
- Proficiency in IT Security infrastructure architecture, including the ability to design and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems;
- Experience in evaluating and selecting third-party vendors and technology partners;
- Proven track record of leading and integrating IT security research to inform strategic decision-making, considering organizational positioning and business operations;
- Experience in advising leaders on IT security matters, managing sensitive issues, and aligning teams through clear recommendations, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement;
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to serve as a central point of focus, driving the implementation of the IT security vision and technological strategies.
Additional Information
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