Cyber Security Lead

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Reference # JG-PSA-10182

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with PSA Halifax on their search for a Cyber Security Lead to join their team.

PSA Halifax is Atlantic Canada's leading container terminal operator and an integral gateway for global trade. As part of the PSA International network, one of the world's largest port groups, PSA Halifax connects international supply chains through two container terminals and a corporate office in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Through strategic investments, operational excellence, and a commitment to people, PSA Halifax plays a vital role in supporting economic growth across the region and beyond.

As cyber threats to global supply chains and critical infrastructure continue to evolve, PSA Halifax is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to strengthen the protection of its technology environment. This role will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring compliance with global information security standards, and delivering clear, timely security reporting to leadership. As PSA Halifax continues to grow and adopt new technology, the Cyber Security Lead will play a key role in safeguarding the systems, data, and operations that keep the business moving.

The Cyber Security Lead will be responsible for protecting PSA Halifax's technology infrastructure and ensuring compliance with global information security standards. Working within PSA's Global IT Security Standards and international best practices, this role identifies risks, monitors and implements security controls, and executes cybersecurity initiatives to support operational continuity, system availability, and the protection of critical data.

• Apply procedures and controls to ensure compliance with GITSS, GOTSS, legal requirements, and industry best practices
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, analyses, and self-assessments across IT systems and processes
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and potential threats
• Update, monitor, and systematically review cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines
• Verify the effective implementation of security controls and procedures against local and global standards
• Collaborate on the evaluation of tools for monitoring, detection, vulnerability remediation, system updates, and process automation
• Promote and follow up on the company-wide cybersecurity training program
• Review first and second level support knowledge bases and contribute to meeting agreed service levels
• Prepare reports for IT management and the business, ensuring timely delivery and policy deployment
• Provide technical support when required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security, infrastructure support, or systems administration
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002
• Experience in network and/or server administration, IT services, and infrastructure support
• Experience in virtualized environments and implementing international information security standards
• Ability to install and configure cybersecurity and monitoring solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
• Availability to respond to inquiries and emergencies on a 24/7 basis
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• Cybersecurity management certification, preferably CISSP or CISA
• ISO 27001 certification
• Experience in container terminals or similar industrial sectors

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Jamie Grant, Partner, at  or Nick Lead better, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at  If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Nick know.