BCAA (The British Columbia Automobile Association)
• $133K — $166K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
We are currently hiring anIS Security Architectbased in ourHead Office.
AstheIS Security Architect, you willbethe enterprisesecurity architectureauthorityformajor technology initiatives and platforms. You will help shape and advanceBCAAsecurity capabilities across cloud, identity, network, and applicationdomains.
In this role, youwill provide strategic technical planning, architecture guidance,and designexpertisewhilepartnering closelywith business and IS teams toprotect BCAAassetsand enable secure delivery of business priorities.You will also serve as a trusted escalation point for the security team, offering technical leadership, mentoring, and practical guidance on complex security challenges.
Who you are
Yourea consensus builder and a problem-solver who drives innovation to meet businessobjectives.
You understand that business strategy drives technology innovation.
Youdon'tlook only for problems tosolvebut you also bring alternatives to address a challenge while improving the company's security maturity.
You first try to understand why things are the way they are and then adjust the course of action based on risk and business impact.
You havedemonstratedexcellence with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, andmethodologydevelopment.
Your exceptional communication skills allow you to translate technical language for non-technical audiences and translate business language for non-business audiences.
You have a keen eye for detail and excellent listening,analyticaland troubleshooting skills.
Youreas comfortable leading and mentoring a team as you are being an individual contributor.
You'rea team playerwhere youthrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and enjoy partnering with others to achieve shared goals.
What youll do
Develop,documentandmaintainanenterprisesecurity architecture framework, ensuring it alignswith businessobjectivesand industry standards.
LeadZero Trust architecturedesign and implementationacrossidentity, device, network, and application control planes.
Architect and drive adoption of SASE/SSE solutions (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP) to close visibility gaps acrossenterprise applications.
Provide technical leadership andcollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into the software development lifecycle.
Alignsolutions with PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and internal risk frameworksthroughpractical architectural controls.
Design and enhance security logging and monitoring architecture,including SIEM pipelines and log ingestion strategies.
Investigate security incidents and collaborate on post-incident reviews, offering recommendations for remediation and prevention.
Leadadoption ofemerging AI-enabledsecurity paradigms tostrengthenBCAAs security posture.
What you bring
CISSP, Undergraduate in Computer Science, Applicable Certifications or Diploma.
10+ years of working in asecurity-focusedrole with a minimum of3years of architectural experience.
Demonstrated experience designing Zero Trust and SASE/SSE architectures.
Strong understanding of identity-centric security (Entra ID, IAM, PAM).
Experience with cloud security architecture tooling (CSPM, CWPP, SSPM).
Experience making architecture trade-off decisions in high-stakes environments.
Experience providing technical incident response and operational support to engineering teams.
Proventrack recordacting as a lead architect across complex enterprise initiatives.
Knowledge of system design and architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, ESAis a plus.
Proven excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with other team members.
Ability to create systems and consistent procedures and processes in both technical and user-friendlylanguage.
Proven ability to be proactive when dealing with issues and challenges.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent multi-taking and organizational skills.
The salary range for this position is$133,519.20to $166,899.00 and isdeterminedvia job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, market demand and internal equity. In addition to base salary and BCAA benefits, this position is eligible for a performance bonus target of 9%, with the opportunity to earn up to 15%.
Please note that this is a hybrid role based out of our Burnaby, BC office (3 on-site / 2 remote days). Applicants who are notlocatedwithin commuting distance of our Head Office or are not looking torelocateto the Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region will not be considered. BCAA is pleased to provide relocation support for the right identified candidate.
What we offer:
The chance to make a difference every day in the lives of British Columbians, BCAA Members and our communities.
Career and personal development to help you grow and reach your goals.
Incentives that recognize team and individual sales and performance.
Flexible benefits to support your health and lifestyle, and wellness dollars* to keep your body, mind and soul thriving.
A competitive rewards package including salary performance bonus programs, pension plan*, and more to help build your personal wealth.
Paid time off including vacation, and days for wellness, volunteering, and cultural, spiritual or religious connection.
BCAA membership, with valuable perks and Member savings on every day and special spending, from gas and coffee to clothes, sports and event tickets, and hotels.
Meaningful, rewarding work for a BC Top Employer known for putting people first and constantly building a better workplace for all our team members.
*for permanent employees
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