Cyber Security Manager

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives that ensure alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Location : Toronto, ON (Hybrid – in-office collaboration with remote flexibility)

Reporting To : VP, Information Security

Job Type : Full-Time

Role Overview

This leadership role is accountable for overseeing governance, risk, compliance, and security awareness programs. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to manage risks, establish strong security policies, and cultivate a security-aware culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the security GRC strategy in alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO and senior leadership on all security GRC-related initiatives.
• Build and manage a high-performing GRC team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Provide guidance to ensure all applications, systems, and products are compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Chair the Security Governance Committee and lead governance activities for enterprise security risk oversight.
• Own and maintain the enterprise-wide security risk register , ensuring accurate documentation and effective mitigation strategies.
• Lead and support risk assessments and threat modeling activities across platforms and products.
• Design and execute targeted security awareness programs , including phishing simulations and mandatory training.
• Collaborate with the incident response team to manage and review security incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Lead the planning and execution of audits such as PCI DSS , IT General Controls , and internal audits.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Security, IT, Legal, Operations, etc.) to collect, validate, and organize audit documentation and evidence.
• Track and report on audit progress, risks, and outstanding issues to executive leadership.
• Maintain compliance documentation such as data flow diagrams, risk assessments, remediation logs, and system inventories.

Qualifications & Experience

What You’ll Gain

Akkodis is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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