Manager, Cyber Threat Defence

Closing Date: Dec. 27th , 2024

Position Status: Vacant

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company that is focused on responsibly producing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition. With world-class copper and zinc operations and an industry-leading copper growth portfolio.

Reporting to the Director, Cyber Security & CISO, the Manager, Cyber Threat Defence will oversee and coordinate the activities of our cyber defence capabilities, otherwise known as the security operations team or cyber security incident response team - CSIRT. This motivated individual will ensure the protection of our organization's digital assets and information. You will lead and mentor a team of cyber security professionals, develop and implement cyber security strategies, and collaborate with various departments to ensure a robust cyber security posture. 

This exciting role is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team and oversee instrumental cyber security operations not limited to threat intelligence, threat detection, incident response, and offensive security initiatives! Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team! 
 

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Foster the 3 lines of defense model for risk management and act as a 2nd line of defense facilitator regularly interacting with the 1st line 
• Organize all cyber incident response plan and pre-incident readiness activities within the Cyber Security team, including incident command in tense situations. Collaborate with third-party providers and the team to ensure timely responses
• Develop, implement, and maintain security strategies, standards, procedures and programmable code to keep Teck safe from cyber threats, including the transition to a programmable security stack
• Mentor staff toward greater levels of efficiency and effectiveness through programmable automation and rigorous testing
• Maintain relationships with third-party security service providers, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and performance requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance security operations capabilities
• Ensure timely and effective response to security incidents and conduct thorough post-incident analyses
• Facilitate the security operations strategy, including managing budgets and keeping updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies for integration
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the state of Teck’s security posture and initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience coordinating security operations and leading security teams
• Proven experience in developing and implementing security strategies and policies alongside coordinating with third-party service providers
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar. Additional relevant certifications are a plus
• Expertise in security operations, covering areas such as threat intelligence, detection, response, and offensive security strategies
• A driven, responsible leader with the ability to work collaboratively with a team 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven capability to tackle security problems and automate solutions using programming languages, development tools, and system development lifecycles
• Skilled in communicating technical concepts in clear, concise language for non-technical partners
• Proficiency in using security operations tools and platforms with the ability to standardize process through review 
• A respectful and inclusive leader with a demonstrated growth mindset

Why Join Us?

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus 
• Profit Share Plan 
• Health Spending Account   
• Personal Spending Account 
• Extended Health Care   
• Dental and Vision Care 
• Employer Paid Pension Plan 
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays      
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)      

Salary Range: $144,00 - $178,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. 

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