Job Description
Job Description
Information & Application Security Manager
Full-Time | Permanent
Location : Remote with monthly Site Visits in Northeast BC
Client : Confidential
What’s in it for you?
- Own and shape the security strategy for a mission-critical, 24 / 7 operating environment
- High-impact leadership role with direct visibility to senior technology leadership
- Hands-on influence across IT, applications, infrastructure, and OT-adjacent systems
- Stable, permanent role within a well-established organization and modern IT ecosystem
- Opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a security-focused team
- Work in a unique environment where your decisions directly protect operations, people, and data
What’s the role?
As the Information & Application Security Manager, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cyber and application security program.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Technology, you will be responsible for protecting applications, infrastructure, networks, and data against evolving threats in a 24 / 7 mining production environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, you’ll define security strategy and policy, oversee tools and technologies, manage incidents, and act as a key decision-maker during security events.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the cybersecurity and application security strategy, roadmap, and policiesImplement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) and identity & access managementOversee security systems including email security, firewalls, endpoint protection, encryption, patching, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testingAct as a first responder during security incidents, leading threat isolation and containmentMonitor alerts, logs, and system activity across infrastructure and applicationsOwn the security incident response and disaster recovery plansEnsure compliance with internal policies, vendor standards, and regulatory requirementsPartner with IT Operations, Legal, Audit, and HR on governance and risk managementPrepare and present security metrics, risk assessments, and compliance reports to senior leadershipTrain IT staff and employees on cybersecurity awareness and best practicesSupport data center and site security, including occasional mine-site visitsWhat do you need to have?
3-5 years of experience in IT security leadership or managementAt least 8 years’ experience in IT SecurityProven experience implementing security policies, access controls, and compliance frameworksStrong hands-on experience with :Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL DatabasesNetwork security (Cisco switches / routers, firewalls, gateways)Security tools such as CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Ironscales, Cisco ISESolid understanding of application security principles and secure system designExperience working in data center and virtualized environments (VMware required; Nutanix an asset)Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards : OWASP, ISO 27001, NISTExperience with audits, risk assessments, and regulatory complianceAbility to stay calm, decisive, and responsive in high-pressure incident scenariosNice to have
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSLPCisco or networking certificationsProject Management certification (PMP)Experience in industrial, mining, or 24 / 7 operational environmentsWhy apply?
This role is ideal for a security leader who wants real ownership, real impact, and real responsibility , not just policy on paper. You’ll protect critical systems, influence enterprise-wide security decisions, and be a trusted voice at the leadership table.
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise truly matters and where security is taken seriously, this is it.
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