Cyber Security Advisor, Research

Inside Higher Ed

Full-time Other-General
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Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
July 13, 2026

Job Description

Description

The Cyber Security Advisor, Research reports to the Manager, Research Information Security Program (RISP) within Information Security, under the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The Advisor enables secure, compliant research across the University by serving as a highly visible, researcher-facing information security advisor. Operating at the intersection of institutional IT security operations and research administration, the Advisor provides expert guidance, risk‑based assessments, and enablement support to researchers, research staff, and research offices, helping them understand and meet evolving security expectations from institutional standards, research sponsors, regulatory bodies, and government‑driven requirements.

The Advisor provides consultative advisory services in a matrixed environment, coordinating across the Office of the CIO and enterprise security operations, the Vice‑President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) and related resea...