Cybersecurity Program Manager Hamilton

Lead cybersecurity strategy, incident response, and risk management for the City of Hamilton through a hybrid work arrangement with approximately 50% onsite attendance.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across security governance, threat detection, vulnerability management, and security assurance. The position leads security professionals and service providers across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It also advises executives on security risks, control effectiveness, and investment priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish cybersecurity priorities, standards, policies, and operating plans
• Lead incident preparedness, response exercises, investigations, and recovery coordination
• Oversee monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Manage security staff, service providers, budgets, tools, and projects
• Present executive briefings, dashboards, recommendations, and incident updates

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
• Extensive cybersecurity or information technology experience, preferably ten years
• At least five years managing security services, staff, budgets, and providers
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent recognized information security certification
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence in Ontario

Apply cybersecurity leadership, NIST CSF knowledge, and risk expertise to protect Hamilton’s information and technology services.