Information Systems Security Manager

Information Systems Security Manager Job Description

The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) plays a vital role in safeguarding a Canadian organization's information assets and infrastructure. This strategic role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's overall information security program.

Typical information systems security manager duties:

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program aligned with industry best practices and compliance regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).

Conduct security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities within IT systems and data.

Design and implement security controls to mitigate risks, including access controls, data encryption, and network security measures.

Develop and enforce information security policies and procedures to ensure user compliance.

Manage and oversee security incident and event management (SIEM) processes.

Lead and manage a team of information security professionals (if applicable).

Oversee security awareness and training programs for employees.

Collaborate with IT departments, business units, and senior management to ensure information security is integrated into overall business processes.

Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.

Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the information security program to stakeholders.

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Salary for Information Systems Security Manager

118250 - 154750

Low

118250

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

141000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

154750

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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High

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115000

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107000

132750

146250

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81500

106000

125250

Cybersecurity Engineer

91500

118000

135000

Cybersecurity Analyst

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GRC Analyst

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Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.

Information Systems Security Manager