IT Advisor - Cloud and Application Security Advisor

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in British Columbia is seeking an IT Advisor specializing in Cloud and Application Security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application security, cloud infrastructure, and knowledge of security frameworks. Responsibilities include establishing security practices and formulating policies. Join a diverse workforce and help shape the future of clean energy solutions.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Training opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years dedicated experience in application and cloud security.
• Experience replacing legacy applications with cloud-based applications.
• Strong grasp of analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Establish security practices for application development.
• Formulate security policies and standards for applications and cloud.
• Support secure cloud deployments and application security champion initiatives.

Skills

Application security frameworks

Security testing tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Threat Modeling

Scripting languages for security automation

Docker and Kubernetes

Education

University or College degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD integration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

IT Advisor - Cloud and Application Security Advisor

BC Hydro

Job Overview

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that's where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

• Work with stakeholders to establish a set of security practices that cover all aspects of application development, from design to deployment, to create a robust application security program.
• Formulate and advocate for security policies and standards related to applications, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Work with stakeholders to establish automated security verification and testing practices for applications.
• Identify application security requirements by using threat modeling an understanding the compliance and regulatory landscape.
• Work with stakeholders to apply application security principles across cloud-native application development to support secure cloud deployments.
• Support architecture in the establishment of application and cloud security posture management and workload protection solutions.
• Support application security champion initiatives to reinforce security principles to improve security culture.

Qualifications:

• University or College degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 7 years of dedicated experience in application and cloud security.
• Experience replacing legacy, on-premises applications with cloud-based applications, with a focus on secure migration pathways, on-demand computing, and scalability.
• A background in software development with a strong grasp of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• An analytical mindset with meticulous problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication abilities, both in writing and speaking.
• Preferred certifications include GIAC Cloud Security Automation(GCSA), GIAC Cloud Security Essentials Certification (GCLD), GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS), Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in application security frameworks such as OWASP.
• Expertise in security testing tools and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with security standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
• Experience with automation, CI/CD integration, and security testing workload reduction.
• Understanding of CASB, web protection platforms, and technologies.
• Proficiency in Threat Modeling, with experience in scripting languages - for security automation.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for secure cloud configurations

On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.

We are here for our customers.

We are one team.

We act with integrity and respect.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]

Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field - No option to work from home

Resident - Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid - May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote - Works from home 4+ days per week

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IT Advisor - Cloud and Application Security Advisor

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