Purpose. Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success. The Role The Director, Security Architecture & Engineering will provide strategic and technical leadership for CPP Investments' security architecture and engineering function. Reporting to the Managing Director, Security Architecture & Engineering, you will lead the development of enterprise security architecture, cloud security strategy, and security engineering capabilities while partnering across the organization to embed security into technology delivery and operations. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive innovation, and help strengthen CPP Investments' overall cybersecurity posture The Team Technology & Operations enables CPP Investments to deliver on its global investment mandate through secure, resilient, and innovative technology capabilities. The department partners across the organization to provide scalable platforms, modern infrastructure, and cybersecurity capabilities that protect the organization while supporting business growth. The Security Architecture & Engineering team is responsible for establishing enterprise security architecture standards, advancing security engineering capabilities, and embedding security by design across technology platforms. The team works closely with technology and business partners to deliver secure, resilient solutions that effectively manage cyber risk. Accountabilities Provide strategic leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Security Architecture & Engineering team while helping shape and execute the organization's long-term cybersecurity strategy. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Develop and execute the organization's cloud security strategy, strengthening the security, scalability, and resilience of cloud environments. Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies, trends, and standards, driving the adoption of innovative solutions that align with the organization's risk appetite. Lead security architecture reviews and risk assessments, providing expert guidance and actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Partner with technology, operations, and business teams to embed security-by-design principles throughout the technology lifecycle and effectively communicate security strategies and risks to diverse audiences. Oversee the design and implementation of security platforms, automation capabilities, and engineering solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen the organization's security posture. What You Bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or an equivalent industry certification. Minimum of 15 years of experience in security architecture, security engineering, or a related cybersecurity discipline. Minimum of 4 years of people leadership experience leading security architecture or security engineering teams. Demonstrated expertise in enterprise security architecture, cloud security, security engineering, risk assessment, and security technologies within complex organizations; experience in Canadian financial services is considered an asset. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business audiences. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving cybersecurity trends. You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact. Inclusion & Accessibility CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. #LI-ONSITE About Us Why Work With Us For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high-calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible. Our Guiding Principles Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance. Our Impact We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world. What You Can Expect Meaningful work with measurable impact Exposure to complex, global challenges Opportunities for learning and growth Competitive total rewards and benefits Comprehensive wellness programs Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives Stay Connected Follow us on LinkedIn Sign Up for Job Alerts Learn More About CPP Investments

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