Senior Security Architect

Our Story & Purpose :

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members :

As a Senior Security Architect at Vancity, you will support the design and implementation of secure, resilient technology solutions across the organization. Working closely with senior architects, engineering teams, and business partners, you’ll help embed security into platforms, applications, and infrastructure while applying a risk-based approach aligned with regulatory and industry standards such as PCI DSS.

This role is ideal for an experienced security professional ready to deepen their architectural expertise, contribute to enterprise initiatives, and grow within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. You’ll play a key role in protecting Vancity’s digital assets while continuing to develop your technical and strategic security capabilities.

Our head office is based in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How You'll Make an Impact :

• Design and establish enterprise application security architecture frameworks, patterns and reference models aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance
• Lead architecture reviews of applications and systems to identify security gaps and recommend appropriate controls
• Architect security solutions for authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure communication channels
• Develop and maintain security baselines, standards, and patterns for different technology stacks (web, mobile, API, microservices) and deployment models
• Providing hands-on security architecture support for application, infrastructure, and cloud initiatives, aligned with industry best practices
• Participating in security risk assessments across projects and operational processes, recommending mitigation and remediation strategies
• Collaborating with enterprise architecture and technology teams to deliver practical, risk-based security guidance
• Supporting secure application design and DevSecOps practices across the SDLC
• Contribute to the development of enterprise security documentation such as policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and direction to junior security architects
• Manage and participate in the Application Security Champions program
• Collaborate with project leads to define requirements, design controls, and implement scalable security services aligned with Vancity’s cybersecurity vision.
• Partner with business units and enterprise architecture teams to deliver risk-based security guidance and support an integrated security service portfolio.
• Assess security risks across programs, projects, and operational processes, and recommend architecture remediation strategies.
• Stay current on cyber threats and emerging technologies to inform investigation techniques and enhance incident response capabilities.

What You’ll Bring to the Team :

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are :

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’ll Earn :

This role offers an annual salary range of $130,900-157,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here :

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive :

Vancity Talent Programs :

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

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