Director, IT Security and Infrastructure

Fanshawe Toronto@ILAC•London, ON

3d•CA$119,646 - CA$170,442•Hybrid

About The Position

Fanshawe College is entering a focused period of digital technology transformation and is seeking a Director, IT Security and Infrastructure to help shape what comes next. Reporting to the Executive Director, IT, this role leads the strategy and delivery of core infrastructure and cybersecurity across the College, spanning data centres, cloud and hybrid environments, networks, and security operations. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape a critical function. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities, including cloud and compute modernization, strengthening cyber resilience, and maturing security practices in step with an evolving threat landscape. This role has clear priorities, strong institutional support, and the ability to move work forward in a stable environment. Fanshawe offers a well-established institutional reputation and a collaborative IT leadership team, with direct engagement at the senior level across the College. You will help deliver reliable, secure, and future ready services that support teaching, learning, and student success.

Requirements

Post-secondary 4-year degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Management Information Systems, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
Minimum 9 years of relevant experience spanning both IT infrastructure management and cybersecurity, with direct operational responsibility in each area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity practices, including network and server administration, cloud and hybrid environments, security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access management, incident response, disaster recovery, and vendor risk management
Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, project and program management, stakeholder engagement, policy development, contract and budget management, and leading technical teams in a complex service environment
Strong knowledge and understanding of cyber security challenges and solutions and the ability to negotiate information security solutions with college stakeholders
Thorough knowledge of and experience in conducting research pertaining to data centre operations, network configuration and management, telecommunications, servers and storage
Excellent leadership competencies with particular focus on customer service, critical thinking, business analysis, project management, communication, and negotiation

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP) and networking (e.g., CCNA or equivalent) are strongly preferred
Leadership experience in a unionized environment would be an asset

Responsibilities

Provides strategic vision, direction, planning and management of the College’s cyber security and infrastructure, including but not limited cloud modernization and academic and corporate data centres
In conjunction with Senior Leadership and other IT leaders, develop short-term and long-term strategic plans in the context of the College strategy
Leads the organizational response to cybersecurity and compliance audit findings and directs the development, prioritization, and execution of the cybersecurity maturation roadmap and associated program initiatives
Develops and oversees the College’s cloud modernization and hybrid infrastructure strategy, guiding the evolution of the academic and corporate data centres to ensure secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective service delivery aligned with institutional priorities
Provides oversight of the evaluation, selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of infrastructure and security technologies, services, and vendors, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, risk posture, and long-term sustainability
Champions cybersecurity awareness across Fanshawe College, including institution-wide awareness education initiatives, vulnerability assessment programs and third-party phishing simulations to strengthen organizational security culture
Oversees identity and access security practices, including authentication standards, privileged access management, and access governance in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and seamless user experience
Leads incident response readiness and supports the coordination of significant cybersecurity incidents, investigations, communications, and post incident remediation planning
Provides strategic consultation and support the implementation of new College campuses and sites, ensuring infrastructure and security requirements are integrated from planning through operational readiness
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on the performance, capacity, resilience, and risk posture of infrastructure, applications, and security services to the Executive Director, IT or designate, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation
Plays a key leadership role in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, implementation and testing, ensuring institutional preparedness and operational resilience
Leads the full performance management cycle, including goal‑setting, mid‑year check‑ins, and formal annual reviews. Provides continuous coaching and feedback to support employee growth, address performance gaps, and reinforce organizational values
Manages all aspects of talent acquisition and workforce planning for the team
Recruits, selects, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates staff in the department, with an eventual span of approximately 12 employees
Serves as the primary operational point of contact for external partners that act as an extension of the Infrastructure and Information Security team (e.g. ORION, CANARIE, LARGnet)
Coordinates activities, monitor service delivery, ensure adherence to contractual obligations, and maintains strong collaborative relationships to support organizational resilience and technical excellence.
Oversees the development, monitoring, and reconciliation of departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial policies. Tracks expenditures, forecasts future needs, prepares variance reports, and supports strategic decision‑making through accurate financial analysis
Administers end‑to‑end processes for staff expense claims, travel arrangements, and professional development activities. Ensure compliance with internal policies and funding guidelines, maintain accurate records, coordinate approvals, and optimize workflows to support efficient operations and positive employee experience.
Participates in regular leadership alignment meetings to support strategic planning, operational oversight, and cross‑functional communication
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Pension & Benefits
Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income, plus dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage.
Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season
Continue your learning journey — eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost
Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life.
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous vacation and holiday entitlements
Full-time employees start at a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year in addition to our paid college closure from Dec. 25 – Jan. 1
Prepaid leave/salary deferral plan
Subsidized maternity and parental leave
Family tuition program
Flexible work policy
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Corporate Discounts through CAUBO
Tuition reimbursement and subsidy programs
Professional development leave
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