Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. Looking for Information Security Manager at Mississauga, ON Full Time

What it means to be a star

Without the stars that represent a team, a brand alone is incomplete.

Mercedes-Benz Canada represents not only the world’s oldest automotive brand, but one that is at the cutting-edge of sustainability, design, technology, fashion and popular culture.

The iconic three-pointed star is always looking for the best and brightest to support its growth as a true luxury brand.

We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver’s seat of this transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values and who are ready to add their talent to the brand’s ever-evolving story.

How your role will add to the story:

Central Responsible Role as Information Security Officer (ISO) for information security within Mercedes-Benz Canada. Provides direction by Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling of people, processes and technology to ensure protection against cyber security risks. This role responds to critical security incidents, leads security audits, & helps to screen and suppliers and manage cyber security risks affecting the location.

This role frequently collaborates with Local Complication Officer (LCO), Legal, CIO, IT department, 3rd Party Suppliers, Business Information Security Officers (BISOs), Information Owners (IO), departments, and end-users.

A day in the life

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all information security tasks within the area of responsibility to meet the global and local security goals. Implements local policies and procedures in accordance with global information security and privacy policies to support the above objective.
• Support all security Incidents of the location with alignment to the incident management process. Supports triage, investigation, recovery, local communications, and root cause analysis. Including assigning tasks to local stakeholders and tracking them for completion.
• Works with the Procurement and Legal departments to review and screen Suppliers. Ensures that proper IT security terms are built into contracts with external vendors. This can include reviewing contracts and extended negotiations with vendors to come to an agreement on acceptable items and terms.
• Leads IT/security audits of the location. Requires preparation, discussions with the auditors, and coordinating the post-audit remediation action items among stakeholders with the goal to ensure all audit issues are properly addressed on a timely basis.
• Creates security awareness by extending global training programs and other local training opportunities. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networking; participating in professional organizations; coordinating hardware and software evaluations with vendors
• Advice the management during RFP processes, new IT projects that require Information Security risk input and guidance by referring to the MB RISE standards, local regulations, and industry best practices.

Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all applicants, including persons with disabilities, racialized communities, and aboriginals. While we thank every applicant for their interest in joining our iconic brand, we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

Testimonials from several Mercedes-Benz Canada stars, from an intern to an executive:

“Mercedes-Benz is more than a car brand; it’s a futuristic, technological brand continuing to research and evolve its strategy as a digital and luxurious company, all while championing sustainable initiatives.”

“This company grants its members the opportunity to professionally grow and discover the extent of the brand and its presence in all countries. You are granted the opportunity to drive innovation in several sectors, as this company allows you to take your career wherever you like with our very robust framework of opportunities, whether it’s rotations, international assignments, education programs and more.”

“As an intern, I feel a great sense of responsibility and accountability at Mercedes-Benz. The high level of responsibility and contribution found in our internship programs is unlike my experience anywhere else.”

“Most people, if not everyone, seek a great balance of life at work and outside of it. At Mercedes-Benz, not only does your work life grant you exciting opportunities, but you are also afforded great understanding of your time outside of work – including the right to disconnect.”

“Working for Mercedes-Benz, it’s certainly the brand and the pillars – but at the end of the day, once you’re in, it’s about the people, the experience, diverse cultures and backgrounds, everyone’s experience driving in one direction.”

• Computer Degree or Diploma in related field with minimum 5-7 years of experience in IT Security (large organizations)
• CISSP certification is a must have and CISM certification is nice to have
• Methodical skills for structuring complex topics, analytical thinking
• Familiarity with network devices such as firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs and Proxies
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 as well as ISO 27001
• Knowledge of Canadian Privacy Law, Regulatory requirements and best practices
• Experience working with a broad array of security tools, security-related hardware, software, external interfaces, commercial security products, and security architecture/design practices
• Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself
• Honest and professional, a strong team player
• Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter

Being a Mercedes-Benz star has its benefits:

• Commitment to inclusion & diversity
• Engaging corporate culture
• Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen
• Training development and career growth opportunities
• Benefits to support work-life balance/integration
• A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives
• State of the art working facilities
• Vehicle purchase and experience programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs
• Recognition rewards and discount programs