Manager, Information Security

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Date Posted:  10/16/2026

Req :  50591

Faculty/Division:  Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:  Information and Instructional Technology

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:  

Existing Vacancy:  Yes

Description:

About Us
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the world's most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The faculty’s diversity of opportunities and perspectives reflects the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking, and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed how we think about the world. The Faculty’s divisional IT team, Information & Instructional Technology (IIT) provides divisional IT services and support across the Faculty including day to day computing and infrastructure fulfillment as well as data centre and public web services and application development.

Working collaboratively with central University IT and local departmental IT teams, IIT supports teaching, research, and administrative operations through secure, reliable, and modern technology solutions.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Information & Instructional Technology, and with a dotted-line relationship to the University's Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO), the Manager, Information Security provides strategic and operational leadership for the Faculty's information security and IT risk management programs. The Manager, Information Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and advancing a coordinated, division-wide approach to information security and technology risk.

Working collaboratively with institutional security leadership, divisional IT, and departmental IT teams, the incumbent strengthens the Faculty's security posture while supporting the diverse needs of teaching, research, and administration. The role combines strategic planning, security program development, risk assessment and program management, technical expertise, incident coordination, and stakeholder engagement. It also supports the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud services, in alignment with University policies, standards, and governance requirements.

As a member of the Faculty's IT leadership team, the Manager, Information Security fosters a proactive, collaborative, and risk-aware security culture while balancing security requirements with academic and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Information Security Strategy and Risk Management

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of divisional information security and IT risk management programs.

Establish security priorities, assess vulnerabilities, identify risks, and recommend appropriate controls and remediation strategies.

Support the adoption and implementation of University information security policies, standards, governance requirements, and industry best practices.

Develop security reporting, risk assessments, performance measures, and recommendations to support informed leadership decisions.

Advise on security and risk considerations associated with emerging technologies, including AI, automation, cloud platforms, and digital innovation.

Security Operations and Incident Management

Coordinate divisional…