Director of Cybersecurity Architecture

Verra Mobility; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in smart mobility is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Architecture in Burnaby. This role involves designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity solutions, leading a team to protect against threats, and working closely with executives. Candidates should have over 10 years of technology experience, including 5 years in cybersecurity leadership. This is a local position; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive technology experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a cybersecurity engineering or architecture leadership role.
• Experience in regulated industry aligning cybersecurity practices to standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Lead cybersecurity architecture and engineering functions.
• Oversee monitoring of threats and risks to the enterprise.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Executive presence

Team leadership

Risk management expertise

Strong organizational skills

Scripting proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI)

Job description

Overview

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. We process nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50+ tolling authorities.

Position Overview

The Director of Cybersecurity Architecture is responsible for the design, development and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions and will report to the Vice President of Information Security. This position is the highest-level technical expert and is responsible for managing the cybersecurity architecture and engineering functions. The Director, Cybersecurity Architecture is also responsible for monitoring and verifying that the enterprise is appropriately protected from internal and external threats, while enabling the organization to work effectively and productively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, design and implementation of security measures created to safeguard access to resources, enterprise networks, computer systems, and data elements. Setting the strategy for the enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Configure, deploy, fine tune, and monitor SIEM, WAF, Firewall, Zero-Trust, IAM, MFA, EPP, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, DLP, CASB, Secure Web & Email Gateway.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices in risk management techniques and integrate new methods and tools as appropriate.
• Monitor vendor and third-party security reports/lists and proactively patch vulnerabilities.
• Work with business line executives to provide visibility into the security risks with a standard risk management approach to track, mitigate and report on the risks.
• Engage with internal and external partners to help design, test, and implement state-of-the-art secure operating systems, applications, networks, and database products/solutions.
• Lead and participate in security operations support and incident management.
• Oversee individual contributors such as security engineers to provide them with clear vision and goals so that cybersecurity is seen as an integral component of enterprise architecture and portfolio management.
• Serve as the cybersecurity subject matter expert by providing guidance and consulting services to IT teams and business units.
• Maintains proper documentation for all security products and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 10 years of progressive technology experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering or architecture leadership role.
• The ability to motivate and lead a team of cybersecurity staff supporting the organization’s goals and developing a security vision for the future.
• Articulate with strong business acumen and executive presence.
• Foster and build a collaborative working relationship with various stakeholders.
• Expert in information security management, and business risk management.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with senior leaders at Verra Mobility and with customers, up to and including C-level executives.
• Proficiency in developing senior management presentations, enterprise communications, and whitepapers that are logical and concise with guidance from leadership to support senior reviews.
• Proficient in leading cross-functional teams of senior employees to achieve objectives.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and allocation.
• Direct experience leading and managing employees.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity solutions supporting defense-in-depth architecture.
• Experience developing cybersecurity best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Coachable and willing to learn with positive demeanor; ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Minimum certification: CISSP or CompTIA Security+ (as per DoD Directive 8140).
• Proficiency in scripting languages that enable automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with formal project management experience.
• Work well under pressure and respond to tight deadlines while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Power BI report building).
• Experience working in a regulated industry and aligning cybersecurity practices to SOX, PCI, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and related standards.
• Must be located in Burnaby, Canada and be willing to commute into our Burnaby office two days a week.

Desired Skills

• Other security certifications, such as GSEC, OSCP, CISM, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, respond to needs quickly and efficiently and prioritize work with strong attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter and possess the qualities to work efficiently, effectively, and autonomously with general supervision.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future and is only considering local Burnaby talent.

Verra Mobility values alignment with our core values: Own It, Do What’s Right, Lead with Grace, Win Together.

Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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