Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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Reporting to the AVP of Security Operations, the Director of Security Engineering will be accountable for the delivery and implementation of security technology that supports the overall Information Security (InfoSec) program. (S)he will participate in the execution and implementation of the Sun Life Cyber Security program. This includes working with the Security Strategy and Architecture teams to develop an investment plan to further improve threat protection and compliance, as well as the development of processes, procedures, capabilities and services, oversight and management of third party security services vendors, and the execution of security projects; from inception to completion across all Sun Life regions. You will also manage and direct the Security Engineering team and inspire stellar performance, improve established service levels, maintain a continuous improvement program for operational efficiencies and develop team capabilities and technical competencies with the objective of ensuring a high performing team culture.

Preferred Skills:

• The complexity of this position requires a leadership approach that is engaging, imaginative, and collaborative, with a sophisticated ability to work with other Sun Life leaders to set the best balance between security strategies and other priorities at the enterprise level.
• Able to work independently with high degree of ambiguity and deliver expected outcomes. Focused on the bottom-line results while maintaining strong relationships. Able to establish trust with clients, peers and staff while maintaining the highest integrity standards.
• Consultative approach to InfoSec / Cyber Security engineering, tools evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to ensure all stake holders are aligned.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to pivot mid-stream.
• Able to inform and influence senior and executive management across Enterprise Services and other Sun Life business Units globally

Qualifications:

• University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or equivalent work experience, and/or 12+ years in security IT industry experience
• Professional designation in IT security management (such as CISM, CISSP, CISA) preferred
• Familiar with Cyber Security frameworks (NIST, MITRE) and security tools and services.
• Work experience in Financial Industry preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Advance the Cyber Security capabilities and protection mechanisms for the company.
• Provide leadership and direction to team in product management and project delivery to assist in driving out consultative requests, project deliverables, prioritizing actions, assisting with overcoming obstacles that arise through the lifetime of the project, weighing out security risks and ensuring that sufficient security controls as well as audit controls are in place for on-going operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise enabling management to adequately protect against internal and external threats in accordance with industry accepted standards and relevant legislation. This involves working directly with the Business Unit Compliance Officers, Privacy, and Audit.
• Advise the AVP of Security Operations and the Chief Security Officer on security direction and resource investments and design appropriate services and mitigating capabilities to manage information security risk.
• Drive Security Technology enhancements through tool/capability acquisitions and enhancements, strengthening automation proficiency and providing our end users actionable data.
• Develop plans to smoothly transition and operationalize each project as the implementation phase ends. This includes developing roles & responsibilities documents and educating the teams who will be taking over the day-to-day work.
• Provides leadership and supports wider Security Operations organization.
• Develop plans to support product management life cycle based on Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s security strategy.
• Provide leadership in adopting new ways of working supporting Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s digital enterprise transformation.
• Communicate project deliverables, status, and escalations to the executive level in partnership with the Security Initiatives team through appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Infrastructure, and other business stakeholders globally to ensure that security is integrated and deployed appropriately into all technology solutions.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocations, processes; and monitors financial performance of all assigned projects.
• Provide updates and report on in-flight projects in addition to thought leadership, best practices sharing and skills development.
• Balance the demands of the policy setters against the implementation barriers (e.g., available technology, integration and cost barriers) and implement solutions that are cost-effective, yet meet business requirements.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada in Financial Services and Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 2023
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada for Most Trusted Executive Team - 2023
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada and the US - 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork \xe2\x80\x93 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 2022
• Named \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work\xe2\x80\x9d by Glassdoor \xe2\x80\x93 2021 and 2023
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
• Flexible hybrid work model including in-country (Canada) work-from-home if you prefer. #LI-Hybrid.
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• A common sense dress code, where you decide how you dress based on your day
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 111,100/111 100 - 177,800/177 800

Job Category: IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date: 01/08/2023

Sun Life Financial