IT Cybersecurity Officer

London Drugs; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Officer to manage information security systems and develop policies surrounding cybersecurity practices. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in application development and possess strong technical skills. This role offers advancement opportunities and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and education support.

Benefits

Health & Wellness programs

Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Company-matched RRSPs

Employee Discount Program

Ongoing in-house training

Post-secondary scholarships

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as a Senior System Analyst in application development.
• General understanding of hardware and software configurations.
• Knowledge of designing application security controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend annual resource plans for Corporate Security programs.
• Conduct security risk assessments and investigate violations.
• Coordinate resolution of data security issues across business lines.

Skills

Strong procedural and technical skills

Management skills

Business writing

Data management

Security issue resolution

Tools

Data security access control software

Database environments

Job description

IT Cybersecurity Officer

This position is an integral part of the London Drugs IT team and reports directly to the Operations Manager, Information Technology. The IT Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for the deployment, maintenance, and management of information security systems. They also develop policies and procedures around London Drugs' security practices. The successful applicant must be able to work independently and possess strong procedural and technical skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and recommending annual resource plans supporting the Corporate Security programs.
• Conducting security risk assessments and investigations of security violations.
• Coordinating efforts to resolve data security issues across all business lines.
• Providing guidance on data security, integrity, and privacy to users and custodians.
• Developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and standards, considering industry standards such as PCI and PIPEDA.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the data security program.
• Planning and managing projects to ensure successful and timely completion.
• Performing routine software maintenance and coordinating changes impacted by new updates.
• Supporting critical maintenance activities for the Security Program.
• Conducting Security Awareness Training through corporate and DP training areas.
• Managing Data Classification processes and overseeing the Data Security Program.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience as a Senior System Analyst in application development, including database environments, with knowledge of designing application security controls, data management, and data analysis.

Additional requirements include a general understanding of hardware and software configurations, various business lines, imported applications, and security controls, including:

• Comprehensive knowledge of management skills, business writing, system analysis, and the ability to evaluate and resolve security issues.
• Thorough knowledge of data security access control software, corporate policies, DP standards, development methodologies, change control, and data management.

If you are organized, self-motivated, possess professional customer service skills, a positive attitude, and an eye for detail, this opportunity is for you!

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies. Starting salary will be within the indicated range and may vary based on experience, knowledge, and education.

Benefits include:

• Health & Wellness programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-matched RRSPs to help plan for your future
• Employee Discount Program
• Ongoing in-house training and education courses
• Post-secondary scholarships for employees and their children
• Confidential counseling through our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program

If you possess the necessary skills and want to join our team of professionals, we encourage you to apply!