Chief Information Security Officer in Ottawa, ON

Chief Information Security Officer Job Description

Chief Information Security Officers oversee all measures to protect a company’s physical and digital security and provide safeguards for a firm’s employees, facilities, and assets. Chief Information Security Officers in Canada must possess extensive experience in the field of information security, loss prevention, fraud prevention, and privacy, as well as demonstrated skills in business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Keen networking and communication skills are required to lead information security initiatives and interface with clients. Companies look for candidates who can develop strategic plans and gain buy-in from key stakeholders for the firm’s cybersecurity initiatives to better serve the firm and its clients. Compliance- and security-related certifications are required in addition to a bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field and 10 or more years of experience with a focus on information systems privacy.

Typical chief information security officer duties:

Managing enterprise-wide security policies and systems.

Developing and implementing long-term information security and privacy strategy, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.

Ensuring the company, its vendors, and contractors meet all mandated security and compliance standards.

Recommending security enhancements to the leadership team.

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Salary for Chief Information Security Officer in Ottawa, ON

169343 - 225120

Low

169343

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

201754

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

225120

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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