Director, Identity & Application Security

Job title:

Director, Identity & Application Security

Company

ATB

Job description

:At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It’s a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ).Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you’re empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We’re on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.About the roleAs ATB’s next Director of Enterprise Identity & Application Security, you will be a strategic leader responsible for shaping, driving, and enhancing our Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Application Security programs. You will lead a team of security experts and analysts, ensuring seamless delivery of enterprise-wide identity solutions, and foster a culture of security across the organization.AccountabilitiesIn this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Core Banking, Security Development, and Application Security Advisory teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise security objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to identify and mitigate risks in key banking applications and platforms.
• Drive the development and implementation of security best practices, frameworks, and advisory programs that enhance application security across ATB.
• Advise on security development strategy, working with developers to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Foster a culture of security awareness within your teams, ensuring continuous growth, mentorship, and professional development.
• Deliver measurable improvements by aligning security strategies with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and emerging threats.
• Consult with business units and leadership on emerging security risks, ensuring alignment of security strategies with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and threats.

You will be a key leader, responsible for ensuring ATB is protected against today and tomorrow’s threats while driving innovation and supporting business growth. This role requires a hands-on, collaborative leader who can balance technical expertise with strategic vision.Skills, experience & requirements

• 8+ years of leadership experience within enterprise IT, ideally focused on or supporting Cybersecurity.
• Application & Cloud security experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST) with a focus on risk mitigation, compliance, and the principle of least privilege.
• Industry certifications (or actively pursuing) such as CISSP, CISM, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer (PCSE).
• Proven experience extracting value from ITSM platforms, such as ServiceNow to enhance process efficiency and operational performance.
• Ability to align security practices with business goals, clearly communicating technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong process optimization skills, with a track record of improving and translating security processes to meet evolving needs.
• Experience with Agile frameworks, fostering collaboration between security, development, and operations teams.
• Cross-platform expertise across Windows, MacOS, and Linux, with the ability to create and drive holistic security strategies.
• Leadership experience in building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering growth through coaching and development.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience engaging executives, auditors, and third-party vendors.
• Proven success leading large-scale security transformations, including identity governance, privileged access management, and application security integration.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks, ensuring scalable access governance aligned with organizational roles and minimizing excessive privilege.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know atStay in touch
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Expected salary

Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:14:48 GMT

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