BAND 4 - Director Cyber Intelligence and Investigations

The Team
Join the Cyber Security and Digital Trust team as one of four Directors leading the BC Government’s Cyber Security Leadership group-an experienced and collaborative team committed to protecting public systems and services. You’ll manage a team of 30 and work closely with Ministry Security Officers, fellow Directors, and OCIO leadership to ensure strong cyber controls and rapid threat response. This team values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment where your leadership helps safeguard the province’s digital infrastructure alongside knowledgeable experts.

The Role
If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a meaningful impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity to protect government systems and safeguard information entrusted by the public. You’ll be at the forefront of defending against evolving cyber threats, managing innovative solutions that ensure stable, secure access to services for both citizens and government clients. With a strong support network, respected responsibilities, and the chance to continuously learn in a fast-moving environment, this position welcomes diverse perspectives and values the expertise you bring to strengthening digital resilience.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree, diploma, certification in computer science or other related technical field, or equivalent in education and experience.
• At least five (5) years’ of progressive cybersecurity and leadership experience including:
  • Identifying and assessing IT risks, current threats, and security incident response and management.
  • Developing enterprise security frameworks
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced tools for threat intelligence, SOC operations, and incident response Experience with security technology (e.g., Anti-DDoS, firewalls, EDR, CNAPP, Zero Trust, etc.), Security Information and Event Management, Scanning, and Public Key Infrastructure management.
  • Experience with tools that use AI for log analysis, alert triage, and false-positive reduction (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
  • Experience with cloud security solutions from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Proven expertise in threat intelligence, incident response, and investigations.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, security technologies, and operational best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in progressively complex technology-enabled environments (e.g., in a service environment with multiple client groups).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading significant IT project implementations.
• Three (3) years’ experience managing professional staff, project teams, budgets and cross-functional initiatives.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Professional security designation such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Security Operations experience improving organizations security controls.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dale.Land@gov.bc.ca or Pam.K.Smith@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based in Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 3 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

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