Director of IT Security in Toronto at Notified

Job Description

Notified is adding a Director of IT Security to our team in Toronto. This position will offer a hybrid work schedule; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in the office with the option of working remotely on Monday & Friday.  
 

Are you an accomplished IT leader with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in IT security? Do you possess deep expertise in cloud-native technologies and a track record of building resilient and scalable systems? If so, we are looking for a dynamic and visionary Director of IT Security to join our team and lead our engineering efforts towards success.
 

As the Director of IT Security, you will play a critical role in shaping our technical strategy and driving the execution of our engineering initiatives. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
 

Your work tasks/responsibilities  
•   Lead and mentor a team of engineers responsible for developing and maintaining our software products and solutions.
•   Execute the organization’s technical vision, strategy, and roadmap within the engineering realm.
•   Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, scalability, performance, and security.
•   Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and       features on time and within budget.
•   Drive the adoption of cloud-native technologies and practices, leveraging platforms such as AWS and Azure to build resilient and scalable systems.
•   Promote a culture of learning and growth, providing opportunities for professional development and skill advancement for team members.
•   Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the health and effectiveness of the engineering platform and engineering organization.
•   Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our products and engineering practices.
•   Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
 

Minimum Qualifications
•   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of industry experience.
•   Proven experience in a leadership role within a software engineering organization, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

•   Expertise in Microsoft Security Stack. 
•   Skilled in leading efforts based on event-driven and microservices architectures that leverage modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies and platforms such as AWS and Azure. 
•   Experience in modernization legacy applications into modular scalable decoupled architectures.
•   Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development, preferably in languages such as .NET C#, TypeScript, Angular, and JavaScript. 
•   Strong technical background with hands-on experience in master data management, proficiency in organizing and optimizing data in Microsoft SQL Server relational databases. Familiarity in non-relational NoSQL databases. 
•   Proficient organizational abilities in effectively managing multiple employees, schedules, and projects concurrently.
•   Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
 

Preferred Qualifications
•   Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
•   Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or similar frameworks.
•   Experience with DevOps practices and tools for automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
•   Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
•   Experience working with international teams in various time-zones.  
 

Best In Class!
•   “Best Press Release Distribution Company,” MarTech Breakthrough Awards
•   “PR Innovation of the Year,” Gold Stevie® Winner, 2023 American Business Awards
•   “Marketing/Public Relations Solution,” Gold Stevie® Winner, 2023 American Business Awards
 

Who is NOTIFIED?    

We believe everyone has a story to tell and we’re passionate about helping people and brands amplify their stories across the globe. We are proud to be the number one provider of enterprise webcasting and investor relations content distribution, as well as a global leader in press release distribution. Our clients have used Notified to monitor over 2 billion social media conversations and every year we run more than 100,000 events! Our products are built so storytellers can do their best work. But we’re not just a platform—personalized, caring service is how we operate. We add a personal touch to everything we do. We strive to deliver wisdom and insight by helping our clients reach global and targeted audiences, measure outcomes, and fulfill their commitments.

Why work for Notified?  
•   Global collaboration with team members in 17 countries 
•   Opportunities to innovate and grow! 
•   Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs 
•   Quarterly recognition awards 
•   Curated learning libraries offering over 8,000 free courses supporting your business and technical acumen 
•   Flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays 
•   Diversity is celebrated and supported inclusive Employee Resource Groups 

What’s next?  Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in-house recruitment team to kick-start the recruitment process  

At Notified we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and build success upon it. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and no part of this advertisement is intended to discriminate on any grounds. 
 

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