University of Ottawa

Chief Information Security Officer, Information Technology

📍 Location
ottawa, on
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 05, 2026
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Job Description

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining the institution’s vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. The role involves strategic leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a strong security culture within the institution. The CISO recommends and oversees monitoring of computing practices to prevent and recover from security breaches and directs the handling of security incidents when breaches occur.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with the institution's business goals and objectives; ensure security considerations are integrated into all aspects of operations and comply with relevant laws, regulations and policies.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess and mitigate security risks a...

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