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Senior IT Advisor (Cybersecurity Planning Advisor)
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 08
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00
Position Highlights
The Senior Cybersecurity Technical Specialist works under Cybersecurity Planning to provide cybersecurity subject matter
expertise across the enterprise playing a key role in execution of the implementation plan, as established in accordance with
the Enterprise Architecture vision and roadmap, incorporating input from Cybersecurity Operations for sound, practical
solution execution.
This role drives technical cybersecurity guidance and direction on projects ensuring plans and deployments align with
guidelines, standards, policies, and practices.
What you'll do
•Provides cybersecurity technical oversight to projects and the enterprise in conjunction with the Enterprise Cybersecurity
Architect, solution architects and Cybersecurity Operations.
•Participates in the detailed technical cybersecurity design on projects, analyzes solution design and architecture, and
drives alignment with enterprise architecture vision, business plans, reference architecture, policies, regulatory compliance,
operations, standards and industry practices.
•Works within Cybersecurity Planning on strategic direction of projects and initiatives.
•Represents BC Hydro cybersecurity interests on projects as it pertains to business requirements, constraints and
standards; cybersecurity standards and best practices; operational requirements; and compliance requirements.
•Participates in assessment and prioritization of cybersecurity risks and threats to be addressed through the
implementation plan or operations.
•Drives remediation of gaps in cybersecurity typically identified through assessments or by operational teams.
•Collaborates closely with the Cybersecurity Planner to strategize and create initiatives and plans to address cybersecurity
needs.
•Collaborates closely with the Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect providing input into and executing on the vision and
roadmap established by Enterprise Architecture.
•Collaborates closely with the Cybersecurity Operations team to incorporate technical configuration details into solution
implementation.
•Collaborates with Cybersecurity Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity Operations, project teams, business
units, contractors, suppliers and service providers to support cybersecurity projects including research and discovery;
project initiation; engaging service providers and business units; requirements gathering; performing resourcing and cost
estimations; creating an implementation strategy; providing input into business justifications.
•Analyzes project solutions to determine how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems
impacts the security posture of the current environment.
•Identify gaps in solution architectures and recommend alternatives.
•Participates in projects including requirements definition, work effort estimations, budgeting, solution design, technical
guidance, test plan development; reviews and approves project documentation.
•Liaises with business units to maintain a pulse on cybersecurity.
•Keeps abreast of new technologies, industry trends and developments (IT and OT).
•Perform other related duties as required.
What you bring
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a combintation of education and experience.
•Minimum seven years of work experience in a large enterprise designing and implementing cybersecurity technical
solutions and performing cybersecurity operational duties. Our ideal candidate has a breadth of knowledge and experience
in multiple technologies; with extensive experience in two or more technology areas (such as as cloud, data centre,
enterprise applications, identity and access management, security monitoring and tools, firewalls, systems and computing,
networking, collaboration tools).
•The ideal candidate has significant experience working in cybersecurity architecture and planning roles.
•Experience in identitty and access management is critical for this role.
•CISSP certification or other relevant cybersecurity certifications or significant industry experience.
•Experience advising on a range of security-related issues (e.g. establishing system boundaries; assessing the severity of
weaknesses and deficiencies in the system; plans of action and milestones; risk mitigation approaches; security alerts; and
potential adverse effects of identified vulnerabilities).
•Experience optimizing systems to meet enterprise performance requirements.
•Experience applying secure system design tools, methods and techniques.
•Experience applying network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles to
apply defense-in-depth to solutions.
•Experience applying cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
•Strong cybersecurity knowledge, technical ability, analytical and problem solving skills.
•Strong communication, conflict resolution and collaboration skills.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, and SharePoint.
•Experience with OT and ICS (supporting electric utilities) is considered an asset.
•Experience with NERC CIP compliance an asset.
What we offer
•A comprehensive benefits package
•A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
•Flexible work model, depending on your role type
•Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3
PN 2010081
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: 2025-05-02 Closing Date: 2025-05-19
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