Senior Information Security Officer: City Cyber Program Lead

T-Net British Columbia; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency in Burnaby seeks a Senior Information Security Officer to lead its cybersecurity program. The role requires establishing policies, managing risks, and coordinating incident responses, making it ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals with a strong leadership background. Applicants should possess relevant degrees and significant experience in municipal environments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Community involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of recent experience in the field of cybersecurity.
• Five years of experience at the management level, preferably in municipal government.
• Ability to handle sensitive, highly confidential issues involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the City’s enterprise cybersecurity program.
• Identify and report cybersecurity risks to information assets.
• Develop and implement incident response plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Stakeholder consultation

Leadership

Incident response planning

Security audits

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Security software

Intrusion detection systems

Data encryption tools

Job description

A municipal government agency in Burnaby seeks a Senior Information Security Officer to lead its cybersecurity program. The role requires establishing policies, managing risks, and coordinating incident responses, making it ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals with a strong leadership background. Applicants should possess relevant degrees and significant experience in municipal environments.