Program Manager – Network & Security Infrastructure Capabilities
Full Time Permanent
4 days on site in Toronto
Client: Canadian Tire
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Job Title:
Program Manager – Network & Security Infrastructure Capabilities
Overview:
Reporting to the AVP, Cyber Security Program Management. We are seeking an experienced Cyber focussed technical Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the network and security infrastructure domain. This role will translate enterprise cyber strategy and risk priorities into actionable capabilities roadmaps, security requirements, and technical standards, ensuring a robust and resilient infrastructure security posture.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategy and Roadmap Development:
- Develop and maintain a network and security infrastructure capabilities roadmap aligned with organizational cyber strategy and risk assessments.
- Define and enforce security-focused technical standards and guidelines for infrastructure technologies.
Prioritization and Planning:
- Engage with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that strengthen network and security infrastructure while balancing business objectives.
- Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and architecture teams through outcome-driven planning and dependency management.
- Define, defend, align and adjust iteratively on recommendations:
- Governance reinforcement
- Tool rationalization opportunities
- Prioritization of in-flight initiatives (e.g. stop or continue)
- Capability gaps (e.g., lifecycle automation, analytics)
- Quick wins (e.g., decommissioning unused tools, automating manual processes)
- Security posture preservation.
Delivery:
- Deliver a detailed capability framework, aligned to the strategic expectations of CISO and deep technical engagement with CTC Platform owners.
- Capability Heatmap and In-Flight Initiatives Mapped to Framework Expectations.
- Prioritized recommendations aligned to the approved capability framework..
- Deep knowledge and technical experience in delivering a comprehensive capability roadmap for network and security infrastructure
Communications:
- Develop clear, scalable communication plans to share program status, health, and achievements with technical teams and senior leadership.
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for executive reporting.
Facilitation & Influence:
- Facilitate fact-based, data-driven decision-making with domain expertise.
- Influence technical and business outcomes through strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify improvement areas, and implement actionable solutions.
Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience: 7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years focused on network and security infrastructure.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and infrastructure technologies and security architectural strategies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation).
- Industry Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or equivalent required.
- Communication & Influence: Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive consensus across diverse technical and business stakeholders.
- Track Record: Demonstrated success delivering large-scale security-focused infrastructure projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
- Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
- SAFE certification is a plus.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$81,000 and CA$131,000
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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