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Competition Number: OCIO.CON.25.26.1312

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Posted Date: August 25, 2026

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\r\n Closing Date:\r\n No Closing Date\r\n

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\r\n Employment Type:\r\n\r\n 3 Contract\r\n

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Division: Infrastructure and Security

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Department: Office of the Chief Information Officer

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Position Group: Management

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\r\n Location: St. John's\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Salary:\r\n$82,016- $106,621 per annum (HL-23), 35 hours per week

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Benefits: Onboarding

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Position Details

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About the Opportunity

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The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking up to three (3) Managers of Cyber Security to support the modernization, expansion, and continuity of cyber security functions across the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (GNL).

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These positions play a critical role in protecting government information, systems, and digital infrastructure in an evolving cyber threat landscape. Two positions are newly created to strengthen governance and engagement capabilities, while one position supports succession planning for cyber security operations due to an anticipated retirement within the next 12 months.

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Applicants may apply to one or more position streams. Please clearly indicate the stream(s) you are applying for in your cover letter or resume.

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Position Streams

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Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) – New
Manager, Cyber Security Engagement – New
Manager, Cyber Security Operations – Succession / Anticipatory Vacancy

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All positions report to the Director of Information Protection and Security.

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Duties

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As a Manager of Cyber Security, you will provide leadership and oversight to advance GNL’s cyber security posture. Duties include, but are not limited to:

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Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cyber security programs, policies, standards, and practices.
Managing cyber security risks in alignment with government priorities, legislative requirements, and recognized best practices.
Providing leadership to professional cyber security teams, including workload planning, coaching, and performance management.
Collaborating with OCIO branches, government departments, and external partners to deliver secure and resilient digital services.
Exercising sound judgement in a fast-paced environment where cyber security services are critical to front-line operations.

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Stream-Specific Duties

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Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

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Develop and maintain cyber security governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Identify, assess, and manage cyber security risks using structured risk management tools and reporting.
Support compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and leading cyber security frameworks.
Prepare executive-level risk and compliance reporting to support informed decision-making.

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Manager, Cyber Security Engagement

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Lead cyber security awareness, engagement, and outreach initiatives across government.
Build and sustain networks of departmental cyber security contacts and champions.
Coordinate education and communication activities to promote secure behaviors and shared responsibility.
Monitor and evaluate engagement effectiveness and continuously improve outreach strategies.

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Manager, Cyber Security Operations

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Provide leadership over day-to-day cyber security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident readiness.
Lead incident response planning, escalation coordination, and post-incident improvement activities.
Oversee critical cyber security platforms and services to ensure operational resilience.
Provide leadership during cyber security incidents and high-risk operational events.

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Screening Criteria

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Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant, progressively responsible experience in cyber security, including leadership or management experience.
Experience operating effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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Assets may include:

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Professional cyber security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, Security+).
Experience in public sector, large enterprise, or regulated environments.
Experience in governance, risk management, cyber operations, or cyber engagement functions.

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Assessment Criteria

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Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic threat environment.

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Conditions of Employment

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Conditions of Offer

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A recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from local police.

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Conditions of Acceptance

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Willingness to accept on-call duties (occasional).
Willingness to work overtime (occasional).

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Information for Applicants

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Term Information

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These positions are contract appointments while a reorganization and reclassification process is underway.

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Please submit a resume and cover letter, clearly identifying the position stream(s) you are applying for.

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Keith Budden, Director of Information Protection and Security at BuddenK@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-6443.\r\n\r\n

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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