REMOTE Sr Security Product Owner / Incident Manager to lead team in responding effectively to cyber incidents, promote best security tool practices -VRP 25

S.i. Systems crown corporation client based in BC is seeking a REMOTE Sr Security Product Owner / Incident Manager to lead team in responding effectively to cyber incidents, promote best security tool practices -VRP 2526-250722AH

Reporting to the Director of Cyber Security, the Product Owner for the Security Operations (SecOps) team plays a leadership role within a specialized incident response and agile product team. The role will lead the team in responding effectively to cyber security incidents. The Product Owner ensures the team is equipped to administer and monitor critical security tools and technologies, respond effectively to security incidents, and promote best practices across the organization. This role is responsible for translating the team’s mission and vision into actionable outcomes by guiding priorities, writing user stories, managing the product backlog, and removing obstacles to delivery.

Fully remote - must be based in Canada and willing to work PST hours

Full time - 37.5 hours / week + some on call may be required

Candidate provides their own laptop

6 month contract + possibility of extension

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in Security Operations or Cyber Incident Response.

• Proven experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or equivalent team.

• Strong background in cyber security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or other security frameworks.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

• Experience leading security tool evaluations and implementations.

• Experience with defining or tracking security operations metrics or KPIs.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to mentor and coach team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

JOB DUTIES:

• Serve as the Incident Manager for cyber security incidents, including participation in crisis management processes during major incidents.

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate incident response processes and playbooks using team-managed technologies and capabilities.

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) for the SecOps team.

• Manage the relationship with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), ensuring SLAs and performance metrics are met.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives and resolve blockers.

• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, write user stories, and ensure clear communication of goals and deliverables.

• Provide regular updates to executive sponsors, directors, and other stakeholders on team progress and incident trends.

• Support the planning, evaluation, and implementation of security tools and technologies.