Portfolio Manager Detection and Response

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Position Summary

The Portfolio Manager, Detection & Response is primarily responsible for the management of operational and tactical IT information security monitoring, incident response and threat management activities and staff as part of the delivery of IT Services. He is also responsible to support the Director of Cybersecurity in the management of incident response, event and system monitoring, threat/vulnerability management, forensics and best practice development and implementation.

Duties and responsibilities

· Develop Information Security metrics for ongoing performance measurement and reporting and develop overall department objectives with the Director IT Infrastructure

· Oversee the IT organization's technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure

· Provide consulting expertise to the University community on a wide range of complex IT issues.

· Review productivity reports of unit and evaluates processes efficiencies and recommends improvements

· Develop overall department objectives with the Director

· Defines roles and responsibilities for the unit

· Manage resource allocation: material and financial and establish the unit budget

· Establish and manage unit deadlines

· Coach employees to maintain quality standards

· Exercise leadership in influencing others in attaining the established objectives.

· Oversee the implementation of short and long term plans related to IT management

· Manage decisions on hiring and discipline and performance management

· Perform annual Performance Dialogue for employees; provide coaching and motivation to his direct reports and establish training and development plan. Determine performance ratings for teams.

· Foster and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients

Minimum Education & Experience

Education: Undergraduate Degree

Experience: Five (5) years related experience in the field of IT Security

Other Qualifying Skills And / Or Abilities

· Three (3) years of team lead or team supervisor experience

· Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and business operations analysis.

· Demonstrated abilities to manage efficiently resources and budgets

· Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams, and to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

· Working knowledge of Project Management Methodology and application.

· In-depth knowledge of ITIL processes

· Communication, writing, documentation and planning skills.

· Self-motivated and the ability to work well with multiple teams in cross functional set-up.

· English, spoken and written. French spoken and read.

Information Security

· Excellent understanding of event and system monitoring, vulnerability assessment and remediation, forensics and incident response.

· Excellent understanding of risk management methodologies and processes

· Good understanding of network and information security best practices

ITIL, CISSP, CISM, CISA or other IT and IT security related certifications are a definite asset

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

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McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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