Director, SecOps

Job Description

Director, SecOps:
On behalf of our Consulting client, Procom is searching for a Director, SecOps for a 6 month contract role. This position is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at our client’s Toronto, ON office.

Director, SecOps - Job Description:
This interim role supports a leadership transition and involves leading a small security team while coordinating managed service providers. The Director, SecOps will manage day-to-day cybersecurity operations and drive strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture, focusing on AI and data security.

Director, SecOps - Responsibilities:
• Oversee and lead all SecOps activities, including AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
• Implement and maintain security controls across systems
• Coordinate day-to-day performance of managed service providers (MSPs)
• Support CISO in driving and executing cybersecurity, AI governance, and data security strategies
• Manage evaluation, selection, and onboarding of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and other critical security vendors
• Improve internal risk processes and perform threat assessments
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation efforts
• Develop cybersecurity playbooks and incident response processes
• Drive activities such as purple team exercises to test capabilities
• Produce and track reporting schemas, KPIs, and KRIs

Director, SecOps - Mandatory Skills:
• Minimum 7 years of experience across multiple cybersecurity domains
• Proven hands-on experience implementing cybersecurity technologies and controls
• Proficient with varying cyber frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, MITRE)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft E5 security stack
• Experience with AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tools
• Demonstrated experience leading vendor evaluation and onboarding lifecycles
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with IT and Data teams

Director, SecOps – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• CISSP certification
• Professional IT security certification such as GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, or GWAT
• Cloud or AI security credentials such as CCSP or CCSK
• Experience with AI governance and data protection frameworks
• Experience in strategic decision-making and team leadership

Director, SecOps – Assignment Length:
This is a 6  month contract position with the potential to convert to a permanent position.

Director, SecOps - Start Date:
ASAP.

Director, SecOps - Assignment Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada. This position is hybrid with 3 days in the office.