Brigitte Hébert
About Brigitte Hébert
Brigitte Hébert serves as the Acting Director General of Enterprise Infrastructure at the Government of Canada, bringing extensive experience in IT security and enterprise architecture from both government and industry sectors. She has held various leadership roles, including Director of IT Security and Continuity at the Canada Revenue Agency and Senior Director at Shared Services Canada.
Work at Government of Canada
Brigitte Hébert currently serves as the Acting Director General of Enterprise Infrastructure at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2019. In addition to this role, she has been the Director of Enterprise Infrastructure Operations since 2018. Her responsibilities include overseeing the operations of enterprise infrastructure, ensuring effective IT service delivery, and managing strategic initiatives within the organization. Hébert's tenure at the Government of Canada reflects her commitment to enhancing IT capabilities and infrastructure within the public sector.
Previous Experience at Canada Revenue Agency
Prior to her current roles, Brigitte Hébert worked at the Canada Revenue Agency as the Director of IT Security and Continuity from 2013 to 2019. During her six years in this position, she focused on developing and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information and ensure operational continuity. Her experience at the Canada Revenue Agency contributed to her extensive knowledge in IT security within a governmental context.
Background in Department of National Defence
Brigitte Hébert has a significant background in the Department of National Defence, where she held various positions from 2002 to 2012. Notably, she served as the Engineering Manager for Cryptographic Security from 2007 to 2011. This role involved overseeing cryptographic systems and ensuring the security of communications within the department. Her decade-long experience at the Department of National Defence provided her with a solid foundation in security and engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Brigitte Hébert studied Electrical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, completing her education from 1987 to 2001. This academic background has equipped her with a strong technical foundation in engineering principles. Hébert possesses expertise in Systems Engineering and IT Strategy, with skills in Requirements Analysis and Management. Her education and professional experience contribute to her capabilities in enterprise architecture and IT security.
Career at Shared Services Canada and Nortel
Before her roles in government, Brigitte Hébert worked at Shared Services Canada as a Senior Director and Information Security Officer from 2011 to 2013. Her responsibilities included overseeing information security measures across the organization. Additionally, she spent nine years as a Software Engineer at Nortel from 1993 to 2002, where she developed software solutions. These positions further enhanced her skills in IT security and enterprise architecture.