Threat Prevention & Security Platforms Lead

Classification: Band 3

Reports to: Assistant Director, Cyber Security

Salary Range: $90,000.08 to $128,800.00 per annum

Union/Excluded: Excluded

• This position may be reviewed to confirm exclusion from BCGEU membership
  
  

Security Screening: Required

Job Type: Regular full time

Apply Before: Open until filled

Additional Info: An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be established. Testing may be required. Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.

We are seeking a Threat Prevention & Security Platforms Lead to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

As the Threat Prevention & Security Platforms Lead you will guide the development and delivery of proactive cybersecurity programs and the security platforms that support them. You will lead the optimization, governance, and integration of enterprise security technologies while supporting roadmaps, standards, and investment priorities. You will supervise staff and work across teams to coordinate implementation, ensure effective governance, and align security activities with corporate policies, legislative requirements, and standards for protecting sensitive information.

You will play a key role in reducing the Corporation’s attack surface and strengthening its overall security posture by identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating threats before they become incidents. You will work with industry-leading, cloud-first security platforms, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, across Azure, Microsoft 365 and Oracle Cloud. You'll have room to explore and adopt emerging capabilities like AI-driven threat detection, automation and Zero Trust (verify every access request instead of trusting the network).

The ideal candidate is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader with progressive experience in IT security, threat prevention, vulnerability management, and enterprise security platforms. You bring strong knowledge of cloud, hybrid infrastructure, and modern security tools such as SIEM, XDR, and vulnerability management solutions, along with proven experience supervising IT professionals and providing technical oversight in complex enterprise environments.

Hybrid Work Model

This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for on-campus presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month. Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.