Workshop Director – Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Define and formalize the objectives, agendas, deliverables, and efforts for client workshops

• Facilitate four-day workshops online or onsite utilizing Info-Tech Best Practice Methodology Blueprints

• Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to outline IT initiative/project scope and expected outcomes

• Conduct capability maturity assessments and gap analyses

• Discover opportunities for improvement and provide actionable recommendations

• Assess client needs for ongoing advisory services and support

• Aid in the creation of Statements of Work

• Identify potential for additional advisory services, workshops, consulting engagements, and related services

• Share insights from workshops to enhance research agendas and content

• Create client case studies and industry research documentation

• Generate valuable insights and expertise for research content

• Design and develop keynote presentations and other materials

• Present information as required

• Contribute to the development of internal AI capabilities, including agents, tool prototypes, knowledge sharing, and AI-enhanced workflows

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to achieve measurable value

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field

• MBA is preferred or equivalent qualification

• At least 5-10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership or consulting roles within medium to large organizations

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Security Operations, Zero Trust, Ransomware, Risk Management, Privacy, Policies, Information Security

• A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in security, privacy risk assessments, and incident response

• Comprehensive understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIST CSF, CSA STAR, Cyber Essentials, FedRAMP, or equivalent regional frameworks

• Familiarity with assessment methodologies, firewalls, networks, systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption technologies, threat intelligence, malware analysis, vulnerability research, and adversary mapping

• Experience in relevant areas such as IT strategy, governance, service management, AI strategy/governance, infrastructure/cloud strategy, disaster recovery, asset management, data strategy/governance, enterprise architecture, application development, enterprise applications, SDLC, Agile, project portfolio management, or resource management

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment

• Previous experience presenting to a C-Suite audience

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, COBIT 2019, ITIL, or other relevant credentials are highly desirable

• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies and trends in cybersecurity

• Proven ability to facilitate workshops either online or in-person for groups of 5 to 20 clients

• Public speaking proficiency for audiences of 50+ individuals

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, knowledge management, and change-management skills

• Proven ability to guide multiple clients through complex projects and structured working sessions

• Ability to establish rapport, credibility, and trust with clients

• Capability to work independently and remotely for extended periods

• Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time (approximately 2 weeks per month)

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Must be eligible to obtain the necessary work visa for cross-border employment within North America and globally

• Availability for after-hours work to accommodate global clients as needed

• Must hold security clearance or be eligible and willing to apply for it (Canada or United States)

• Bilingual proficiency in French, Spanish, or German is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements

• An inclusive workplace culture

• Opportunities for learning and development

• Internal career mobility options

• Commitment to measuring employee experience and acting on feedback

• A high-learning, dynamic, and progressive work environment

• The chance to engage with innovative advisory products and transformative IT research solutions