Cyber Security ManagerWCB Nova Scotia · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cyber Security Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-09 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 8,333 CAD–12,500 CAD/mo

About the Company

The Cybersecurity Manager will lead the day-to-day cybersecurity activities of WCB, while managing and mentoring a technical security team. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of cybersecurity professionals, third-party security monitoring services, operational security functions, and ensuring effective detection, response, reporting, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, helping them grow their skills and careers.
  • ● Oversee day-to-day security operations, threat monitoring, and incident response activities.
  • ● Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and security experts to tackle emerging cyber threats.
  • ● Drive innovative security initiatives and contribute to technology and business projects.
  • ● Analyze security trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and help strengthen organizational resilience.
  • ● Translate complex cybersecurity risks into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
  • ● Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and security-first thinking.
  • ● Lead with impact - Your work directly helps protect the organization and the people who depend on it.
  • ● Grow and develop talent - Coach and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
  • ● Stay ahead of threats - Work with modern security tools, evolving technologies, and emerging cyber trends.
  • ● Collaborate across teams - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and industry.
  • ● Drive innovation - Help shape cybersecurity strategies and influence how security evolves within the organization.
  • ● A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • ● A minimum of 5 years' related experience in cybersecurity operations; three of which involved demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity or role.
  • ● Possession of CISSP or CISM designation (active and in good standing)
  • ● NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
  • ● SOC2
  • ● Technical expertise in IT security architecture, network architecture, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and multiple operating systems
  • ● Microsoft Purview & Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • ● Microsoft Sentinel
  • ● Microsoft Defender
  • ● AWS and Microsoft 365 environments
  • ● Vulnerability management programs (Tenable, Qualys)
  • ● Experience working with third-party security monitoring or managed detection and response services.
  • ● Strong communication, partner management, and reporting skills.
  • ● Experience in incident response and threat hunting activities.
  • ● Monitor compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • ● Experience supporting security initiatives within complex organizations.
  • ● Understanding of cloud security concepts beyond Microsoft 365.