Threat Prevention & Security Platforms Lead

BC Pension Corporation; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BC Pension Corporation in Victoria, BC is seeking a Threat Prevention & Security Platforms Lead to guide proactive cybersecurity programs and the security platforms that support them. You will supervise staff, govern enterprise security technologies, and align roadmaps with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

You will work across teams to reduce the attack surface, strengthen security posture, and explore AI-driven threat detection, automation, and Zero Trust across Azure, Microsoft

Qualifications

• CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader with progressive IT security experience.
• Experience in threat prevention, vulnerability management, and enterprise security platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud/hybrid infrastructure and modern security tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of proactive cybersecurity programs and security platforms.
• Supervise staff and coordinate governance across teams.
• Align security activities with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Help reduce attack surface and strengthen overall security posture by identifying and mitigating threats.
• Explore AI-driven threat detection, automation and Zero Trust within Azure, M365 and Oracle Cloud.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Threat detection

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Team supervision

Education

CISSP certification

Bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Azure

Microsoft 365

Oracle Cloud

SIEM

XDR

Job description

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 aThreat Prevention & Security Platforms Lead to join our teaminVictoria, 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.