Senior Manager, Information Security at Meridian Credit Union
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At Meridian we integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager to lead our cybersecurity team and drive the execution of our enterprise-wide Cyber Security Strategy. In this pivotal role you will develop and mentor a team of security specialists, oversee cybersecurity risk assessment, vulnerability management and security awareness programs, and lead the Computer Incident Response Team (CSIRT), ensuring rapid mitigation of threats to organizational assets. You will shape Meridian’s security architecture, standards and key cyber controls, coordinate compliance activities, collaborate on strategic initiatives, evaluate new technologies, and champion continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices to safeguard Meridian’s reputation and assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development
Mentor and coach a high‑performing team of security professionals, fostering engagement and building competencies.
Conduct performance appraisals and support professional growth.Allocate security resources to business project teams and manage priorities based on business needs and cybersecurity risks.Incident ResponseLead and enhance Meridian’s CSIRT, including annual tabletop exercises and executive reporting.
Oversee incident monitoring, escalation, and documentation to ensure rapid response to threats.Design and govern incident response systems, including intrusion detection, security event management, and data loss prevention.Risk Assessment & ControlsLead organizational information security audits and risk assessments, ensuring timely delivery and quality output.
Collaborate with business units to remediate audit findings and implement security requirements for new and existing processes.Design and implement security controls and standard configurations for information systems.Threat IntelligenceProvide expertise on emerging threats and the external threat landscape.
Facilitate security monitoring and threat intelligence programs, and communicate risks to executives.Develop threat intelligence communications standards and produce regular security reporting.Security Standards & ComplianceReview and improve enterprise security architecture, standards, procedures, and controls.
Coordinate compliance activities and ensure alignment with organizational policy and industry best practices.Lead the security exception and exemption process, recommending actions where standards cannot be met.Vulnerability ManagementOversee the identification, assessment, and prioritization of vulnerabilities across Meridian’s technology environment, ensuring timely remediation and risk reduction.
Develop and maintain processes for continuous vulnerability scanning, reporting, and follow‑up with relevant stakeholders to ensure closure of identified issues.Collaborate with IT and business units to implement best practices and controls that minimize exposure to known and emerging threats.Security AwarenessDesign and deliver comprehensive security awareness training initiatives.
Monitor program effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and periodic assessments, adapting content to address evolving threats.Champion a culture of security awareness by promoting proactive behaviors, open communication, and ongoing engagement across all levels of the organization.General & Strategic InitiativesProvide subject‑matter expertise on corporate and operational projects.
Lead security assessments and audits, interpret results, and communicate recommendations.Liaise with vendors and partners to ensure compliance with security requirements.Represent Meridian within the broader financial‑institution cybersecurity community.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of techniques, technologies and processes for securing large infrastructures, including intrusion prevention, virus detection, firewalls, VPN technologies, authentication, encryption, Active Directory, Data Leak Prevention, Certificate services, protocol analysis and database security.Understanding of common networking protocols and services and their relevant security issues.Understanding of operations system and network security weaknesses, vulnerabilities and remediation.Ability to research, analyze and resolve complex problems and to appropriately escalated issues.Working knowledge of access control systems, cryptography, telecommunications, network and internet security, information security management, physical and operations security.Strong analytical skills.Proactive – seize the initiative by anticipating needs and identifying opportunities to provide a higher level of service.Open Communication – engage in honest and transparent dialogue, cultivate trust and relationships.Business Savvy – continuously acquire the knowledge needed to excel and apply it productively.Partner Orientation – initiate collaboration and maintain productive relationships to achieve shared goals.Integrity – act with openness, honesty and respect.Talent Developer – nurture direct reports and develop digital and analytical skills in team members.Create a supportive and positive team environment, encouraging innovation, risk‑taking and learning, and sharing best practices.Salary Range
CAD $95,000 – $142,400 annually, based on skills, experience and internal equity. Your recruiter will provide additional details on this range and the total rewards package during the hiring process.
Office Location
Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity. Meridian has a remote‑work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of one day per week in the office for purposeful meetings, collaboration, and effective relationships.
What’s in it for you?
An inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success.Access to the tools and technology needed to support your work.Opportunity to learn from and work with diverse industry leaders and colleagues from top organizations.Hybrid work arrangements with in‑person office time for collaboration and relationship building.A workplace that balances hard work with fun.Build the Future of Banking with Us
Embedding & leveraging technology – confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies; experience with low / no‑code tools such as Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot is an asset.Critical Thinking – analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logical problem‑solving to make decisions.Data‑Driven – leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.Curiosity & Flexibility – embrace change, ask questions, explore options, and continuously learn and grow.Who we are
Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union and the second largest in Canada, with more than 380,000 members, 80 years of banking history, 87 retail branches, 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $32 B in assets under management. With over 2,200 employees and corporate offices in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian delivers innovative offerings and invests in the communities we serve.
Experience the Difference!
Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type
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