Director, IT Security and Infrastructure

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Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required. Posting Closing Date: July 5, 2026 Campus Location: London, ON Department: ITS1 Information Technology Services Employment Group: Administrative Pay Details: $119,646.00 - $170,442.00 Salary Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Hybrid Contract End Date: Hours of Work per Week: 37.5 Job Description: Note: This is for 1 Regular Full-Time vacancy. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work based in London, Ontario. This position is deemed a critical replacement vacancy. Why this Role is Important 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. How You’ll Make an Impact Strategic Portfolio Planning and Management 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 Team Leadership 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, LARG*net) Coordinates activities, monitor service delivery, ensure adherence to contractual obligations, and maintains strong collaborative relationships to support organizational resilience and technical excellence. Administrative Operations 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 What You'll Bring 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 Relevant professional certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP) and networking (e.g., CCNA or equivalent) are strongly preferred 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 Leadership experience in a unionized environment would be an asset 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 What This Opportunity Offers 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. Vacation: Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season Tuition & Professional Development : Continue your learning journey — eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost Inclusive, Meaningful Campus environment : Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life. Ready to Apply? If you’re ready to advance infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities — we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application by the specified closing date. Fanshawe College uses Workday to manage recruitment and hiring processes. Educational Credentials While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Accommodation Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: [email protected] Land Acknowledgement Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.