Manager, IT Security & Compliance
Top Benefits
About the role
KEEPING THINGS secure IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF YOUR journey. The Opportunity If leading a team that protects the organization while enabling the business sounds like your kind of challenge – we’re looking for you. Whether you understand complex security concepts clearly enough to express them concisely so that everyone gets the big picture or believe driving continuous improvement in all things security & compliance is critical in staying ahead of the bad guys - have we got an exciting challenge for you! The Team You’ve Been Looking For AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance, and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive salary and flexible benefits Employer-paid retirement savings program Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family Ongoing professional development Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done. Who You Are You’re a people-first leader who builds strong, accountable, and high-performing teams You’re calm under pressure and can lead through security incidents, audits, and competing priorities You’re a strong communicator…when you talk, others are interested in listening. You’re a strategic thinker and always find yourself at least a step ahead! You’re driven by continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to strengthen security posture. You love to share thoughts and ideas – after all, two heads are always better than one. Finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others comes as naturally to you as breathing. How You’ll Make an Impact Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of a 24x7x365 IT Security & Compliance team that protects what our members & employees care about most. Working with our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and business leaders you’ll help develop & implement a rolling multi-year strategic security vision, complete with 1-year agile roadmaps and a rolling 3-year strategy, ensuring our enterprise functions securely & efficiently and meets or exceeds all required internal and external regulatory requirements. You’ll participate in building and providing architectural vision as it relates to security across software development and IT operations teams – providing leadership to ensure we’re enabling all teams to shift-left on security. You’ll identify and coordinate the implementation of team structures, policies, plans, procedures, and practices designed to ensure the Security & Compliance team is: Aligned with the achievement of business streams, themes & initiatives. Meeting or exceeding ITIL & Agile performance KPIs & OKRs. Meeting or exceeding all required Information Security & Regulatory frameworks standards such as NIST, PCI, ITGC, OSFI and others. Serving as valued business partners, enablers, and liaisons within the business. Provide mutual respect, offer great communication and be an empathetic listener to the teams you support, embodying our TYLF culture. You’ll be accountable for direct leadership of medium-to-large security & compliance epics and day-to-day operational leadership. You’ll embrace and champion innovation at all levels, whether it be security, technology, process or otherwise. You’ll lead a team of peers in ensuring that people, process, and technology are all built, maintained, and improved with the security of members, employees, and related assets in mind. What You Bring to the Table You have a university degree or technical school diploma in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering. Have a degree in something else? Tell us about it and why it’s relevant to your career as an IT professional. You already have at least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the IT Security industry under your belt. You’ve got at least five (5) years of experience in management/leadership roles. You’ve got certifications and/or education in IT Security / Compliance – these include but are not limited to CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc. You hold certification(s) in relevant cyber preparation, defense, and education content. Project management, architecture and other certifications are considered an asset. Belonging Matters Here AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@ama.ab.ca. We’ll work with you to feel supported throughout your journey with us. - WORK MODEL: Hybrid-Light - We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AMA is a membership organization representing a million Albertans across the province. We offer roadside assistance, travel, registries, insurance, driver education, a member rewards program, community events and more. But we’re more than our products and services; we’re about a shared commitment to what we call TYLF—Treat You Like Friends and Family. If you’re looking for an inspiring career in a workplace where every exchange comes from a place of genuine care and connection, you’re our kind of people! We offer accommodations for all applicants with disabilities in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise your Talent Scout during your job application, and we will work with you to meet your unique needs.
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Manager, IT Security & Compliance
Top Benefits
About the role
KEEPING THINGS secure IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF YOUR journey. The Opportunity If leading a team that protects the organization while enabling the business sounds like your kind of challenge – we’re looking for you. Whether you understand complex security concepts clearly enough to express them concisely so that everyone gets the big picture or believe driving continuous improvement in all things security & compliance is critical in staying ahead of the bad guys - have we got an exciting challenge for you! The Team You’ve Been Looking For AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance, and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive salary and flexible benefits Employer-paid retirement savings program Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family Ongoing professional development Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done. Who You Are You’re a people-first leader who builds strong, accountable, and high-performing teams You’re calm under pressure and can lead through security incidents, audits, and competing priorities You’re a strong communicator…when you talk, others are interested in listening. You’re a strategic thinker and always find yourself at least a step ahead! You’re driven by continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to strengthen security posture. You love to share thoughts and ideas – after all, two heads are always better than one. Finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others comes as naturally to you as breathing. How You’ll Make an Impact Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of a 24x7x365 IT Security & Compliance team that protects what our members & employees care about most. Working with our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and business leaders you’ll help develop & implement a rolling multi-year strategic security vision, complete with 1-year agile roadmaps and a rolling 3-year strategy, ensuring our enterprise functions securely & efficiently and meets or exceeds all required internal and external regulatory requirements. You’ll participate in building and providing architectural vision as it relates to security across software development and IT operations teams – providing leadership to ensure we’re enabling all teams to shift-left on security. You’ll identify and coordinate the implementation of team structures, policies, plans, procedures, and practices designed to ensure the Security & Compliance team is: Aligned with the achievement of business streams, themes & initiatives. Meeting or exceeding ITIL & Agile performance KPIs & OKRs. Meeting or exceeding all required Information Security & Regulatory frameworks standards such as NIST, PCI, ITGC, OSFI and others. Serving as valued business partners, enablers, and liaisons within the business. Provide mutual respect, offer great communication and be an empathetic listener to the teams you support, embodying our TYLF culture. You’ll be accountable for direct leadership of medium-to-large security & compliance epics and day-to-day operational leadership. You’ll embrace and champion innovation at all levels, whether it be security, technology, process or otherwise. You’ll lead a team of peers in ensuring that people, process, and technology are all built, maintained, and improved with the security of members, employees, and related assets in mind. What You Bring to the Table You have a university degree or technical school diploma in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering. Have a degree in something else? Tell us about it and why it’s relevant to your career as an IT professional. You already have at least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the IT Security industry under your belt. You’ve got at least five (5) years of experience in management/leadership roles. You’ve got certifications and/or education in IT Security / Compliance – these include but are not limited to CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc. You hold certification(s) in relevant cyber preparation, defense, and education content. Project management, architecture and other certifications are considered an asset. Belonging Matters Here AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@ama.ab.ca. We’ll work with you to feel supported throughout your journey with us. - WORK MODEL: Hybrid-Light - We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AMA is a membership organization representing a million Albertans across the province. We offer roadside assistance, travel, registries, insurance, driver education, a member rewards program, community events and more. But we’re more than our products and services; we’re about a shared commitment to what we call TYLF—Treat You Like Friends and Family. If you’re looking for an inspiring career in a workplace where every exchange comes from a place of genuine care and connection, you’re our kind of people! We offer accommodations for all applicants with disabilities in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise your Talent Scout during your job application, and we will work with you to meet your unique needs.