Director, Security

Report to : Director, Cybersecurity and National Conformance

Overview

At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more and collaborative system is a healthier system, and we work with governments, health care organizations, clinicians, and patients to make health care more digital. We’re working to ensure that everyone is able to access their personal health information, book appointments, get prescriptions, view lab test results and access other health services, online. We are working with our partners to transform the health system because we know that digital health can be as transformative as digital has been in other aspects of our lives. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

Continuing to improve Canadian health care necessitates work in interoperability connected systems are healthier systems. Connected care means a healthier Canada, and Infoway is committed to advancing interoperability. Harnessing data sharing will result in “connected care” and a modern health system for all Canadians. In support of the provinces and territories, Infoway is facilitating a national collaborative effort to advance interoperability using a collaborative development process.

Together with our jurisdictional, clinical, patient and industry partners we are committed to improving the health of Canadians by accelerating the development, adoption and effective use of innovative digital health solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-profile, ambitious, and exciting pan-Canadian initiative that improves the health of populations and unlocks value for the health system
• Work with a dynamic, multi-functional team of professionals dedicated and passionate about modernizing the health care system
• Demonstrate your strong organizational, technical leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment
• We take care of our employees

Position Summary

We are seeking a Director Security to provide both hands‑on expertise in enterprise security operations as well as strategic leadership in securing healthcare data exchange and interoperability leveraging International Standards such as HL7® FHIR® and other Interoperability and terminology standards.

In this role, working with the Security Architect and the broader Architecture, Delivery, and Conformance team, you will lead Security aspects of Connected Care initiatives, with the goal of securing healthcare data exchange and interoperability.

In addition, the Director Security is responsible for enterprise security, including short and long‑term planning, strategic alignment, leadership, subject matter expertise, project management, operational oversight, monitoring, and risk management to ensure success throughout all phases of initiatives related to engaging, integrating, implementing and deploying Infoway’s Security plans.

The Director Security has a combination of strong technical security skills, a passion for remaining current in the Healthcare critical infrastructure sector, experience in working in security operations independently and with a Managed Service Provider.

Major Responsibilities

Provides expert level security advice and consultation to all levels of internal and external stakeholders

Draft and present briefing materials for working / advisory groups, senior leadership, committees, and the Board

Education

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years in a security leadership, consulting or advisory role

Solid understanding of security risk management and, ability to understand security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities and the judgement to assess and articulate security risks effectively

Hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanning, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information Event Management (SIEM) technologies

Our commitment

Infoway is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Infoway provides reasonable accommodations to employees as well as candidates taking part in the recruitment process, upon request.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity at Infoway however, only those applicants who most closely meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted.

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