Information Technology - Vice President, Cybersecurity

​​​THE TEAM

The mission of the Cybersecurity Department is to deliver high‐quality cybersecurity services and solutions that minimize risk across Aritzia’s systems and data.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the leader of the Cybersecurity Department, you will lead and motivate the team responsible for the protection of Aritzia’s assets, technologies, and data against cyber threats. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Aritzia’s technology security landscape by establishing the enterprise cybersecurity vision, strategy, and roadmap, serving as a key advisor and strategic partner to the organization’s senior leadership. You will be at the forefront of developing comprehensive, cutting-edge cybersecurity programs and will collaborate internally with Technology and cross-functional teams, as well as externally with vendors and industry peers to implement them. You will also oversee a variety of cybersecurity, governance, compliance, and risk management practices to ensure our technologies are built and maintained in a secure manner. Your ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts in an accessible way will be instrumental in building strong partnerships across the business to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and resilience at all levels of the organization. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia – while enjoying one yourself.   

THE ROLE

As the VP, Cybersecurity, you will:

• Establish a clear vision and strategic direction for Cybersecurity at Aritzia, ensuring timely prioritization of opportunities, leveraging top talent, and driving efficiency while making smart investments

• Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to Aritzia’s senior leadership, integrating cybersecurity considerations into broader business strategies and goals

• Establish and lead the team to enforce cybersecurity standards, policies, and processes in compliance with industry regulations and best practices, and ensure the broader Technology leadership team, Aritzia’s senior leadership team, and Aritzia’s Board of Directors are informed about these standards as well as any changes in the cybersecurity landscape that may impact the organization

• Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and resilience across the organization

• Lead the team to support compliance, outline operational integrity, and identify and manage cybersecurity risks, working closely with Aritzia’s Legal team to ensure all cybersecurity requirements are adequately addressed

• Oversee the development, management, maintenance, and communication of internal cybersecurity policies, including education, testing, and validation of benchmarks and standards, including but not limited to PCI-DSS

• Lead the team to define and manage identity and access controls based on business and compliance requirements across identity, authentication, and access management

• Oversee the mitigation of vulnerabilities and threats using security controls and alerts, establishing a robust network security architecture to protect Aritzia’s infrastructure against unauthorized access and cyber threats

• Lead the building, testing, and deployment of cybersecurity features and enhancements

• Lead incident response and crisis management efforts, including simulations and post-mortem reviews, to ensure continuous improvement of Aritzia’s cybersecurity posture

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The VP, Cybersecurity has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience

  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically, balancing immediate needs with long-term objectives in a fast-paced environment

  • Proven experience navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, and ethical standards

  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a proven track record of developing and retaining top cybersecurity talent

  • Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and board of directors

  • Technical expertise in network security, incident response, threat intelligence, and security architecture, as well as proficiency in leveraging advanced tools and analytics to enhance threat detection, response capabilities, and overall cybersecurity operations   

  • Proven success in building a comprehensive cybersecurity framework

• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles 

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