Operational Technology Cyber Security Specialist

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Operational Technology Cyber Security Specialist

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fraser Vly Office

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

Position Highlights

One of BC Hydro’s key business priorities is to ensure proper Cyber Security programs are defined and in place to protect

its Assets from threat actors. BC Hydro is continuing to strengthen its internal Cyber Security programs and is looking for

highly qualified, self-driven individuals with highly developed analytical, collaboration and communications skills to

contribute to this important business objective.

What you'll do

This position will be responsible for Cybersecurity of the Operation Technology (Industrial Control System [ICS]) part of the

BC Hydro system and will work in close collaboration with their counterparts in Information Technology (IT). Those

Operational Technology (OT) assets span across the entire BC Hydro power system – from generation stations to

transmission lines, to distribution station and systems as well as telecommunication sites located across the province.

As an OT Cyber Security program expert embedded within the Transmission Technology Operation group, you will help

develop and improve existing Cyber Security programs for the OT assets at BC Hydro. You will provide direction and

education to business areas and maintain expertise. You will also develop and maintain knowledge of BC Hydro’s

program’s methodologies, policies, and published practices.

This work is closely related to the Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS) programs at BC Hydro, so you will also work

closely with them. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of 5 Engineers/Project Managers that interacts with internal

and external stakeholder resources in delivering a number of projects or initiatives related to Cyber Security. You may

report directly to the Manager, Operation Technology Telecom systems for the first 6-12 months and later be moved to one

of his direct reports team.

Duties include:

- Developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures, programs, processes, internal controls, work instructions and

reports, associated with the assigned standards to ensure ongoing OT Cyber Security programs are well defined and

executed.

- Working collaboratively across the organization to ensure consistent practices and procedures are being adhered to

related to the assigned Cyber Security policies and standards.

- Assessing the training, change management and engineering/field support requirements for OT Cyber Security.

- Maintaining knowledge and awareness of industry practices and trends associated with Cyber Security.

- Acting as technical and/or process lead for OT Cyber Security.

- Assessing implications of new and revised OT Cyber Security Programs, providing comments, and developing estimates

of cost and resource requirements related to OT Cyber Security.

- Verifying and Communicating alignment with Cyber Security Policies and Standards.

- Participating in annual risk-based Cyber Security reviews.

- Managing and leading incidents, investigations and mitigations plans related to OT Cyber Security.

- Communicating technical issues to diverse audiences including senior leaders and executives.

- Leveraging and/or advocating for systems and tools the support more effective and efficient Cyber Security programs.

What you bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (electrical, P&C or telecom preferred) or other relevant field.

- Minimum of 12 years of experience in Cyber Security and Network/systems administration.

- Preference given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Cyber Security related to OT assets

(Protection Relays, Telecom Systems etc) as well as a strong knowledge of P&C (Protection,Control and Automation)

concepts. However, transferable experience may be considered.

- Demonstrated experience on developing, managing or supporting Cyber Security OT programs (example could be

patching programs, password controls or threat assessment).

- Demonstrated P&C design experience or P&C maintenance experience is considered an asset for this position.

- Working knowledge of some MRS standards can be an asset for this role.

- Effective communication, presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex technical or procedural issues to

diverse audiences.

- Strong relationship management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

- Understanding of audit requirements, including the ability to analyze compliance quality, accuracy and adequacy.

- Experience in program or Project Management.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

Location: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be

required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

- Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level

position.

- At BC Hydro this role is classified as a Project Manager 2.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Date Posted: 2025-08-15 Closing Date: 2025-09-02

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