Posting Title
BAND 3 - Manager, IT Security Operations
Position Classification
Band 3
Union
N / A
Work Options
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$88,700.23 - $125,700.07 annually
Close Date
12 / 4 / 2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry / Organization
BC Public Service ->
Citizens' Services
Ministry Branch / Division
Cybersecurity and Digital Trust / OCIO-ES
Job Summary
The Team
Security Operations is an established team of 13 skilled professionals who provide essential security services to safeguard the Government of British Columbia's IT infrastructure.
Working with other IT teams within the OCIO and ministry cybersecurity staff, this team operates advanced security tools to defend, detect, and respond to cyber threats, making a government-wide impact.
Known for their expertise and commitment, Security Operations plays a vital role in protecting sensitive government information and services.
The Role
As a manager, you'll provide leadership to guide Security Operations activities, shaping the team's direction and strengthening its collaboration across government.
Your work allows other teams to focus on their own missions while Security Operations keeps cyber threats at bay. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your cybersecurity career within a fast-paced, impactful environment, where you'll work on critical initiatives across a large and diverse organization-no two days are the same!
Qualifications :
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree, diploma, certification in computer science or other related technical field, or equivalent in education and experience.
- At least three (3) years' of combined experience must include two or more of the following :
- Identifying and assessing IT risks, current threats, and security incident response and management.
- Developing enterprise security frameworks
- Leading significant IT project implementations.
- Experience with the systems development life cycle and communication protocols as they relate to networking.
- Experience with network security technology (e.g., Anti-DDoS, firewalls, IDS / IPS, etc.), Security Information and Event Management, Scanning, and Public Key Infrastructure management.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in progressively complex technology-enabled environments (e.g.
in a service environment with multiple client groups).
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience leading significant IT project implementations.
- Three (3) years' experience managing professional staff, project teams and budgets
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following :
- Professional designation as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent experience.
- Three (3) years' work experience managing external vendor service delivery environments and strategic agreements.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .
About this Position :
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
The position headquarters will be Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and / or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Citizens' Services.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service :
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens.
Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.
Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status , Métis, or Inuit) applicants.
Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply :
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter : NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume : YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire : YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience.
The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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Job Category
Leadership and Management
Additional Information