Senior IT Security Analyst
About The Position
This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring both technical depth and strategic thinking. At BC Transit, you’ll play a key role in protecting critical public infrastructure. You’ll work across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and identity environments, balancing hands-on technical work with broader security strategy. If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and operate across the full cybersecurity lifecycle, this could be your next step. This role is not limited to monitoring alerts or administering a single tool, nor is it purely advisory or policy-only, nor is it narrowly scoped without exposure to broader security functions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of enterprise IT security experience
- Post-secondary education in Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Incident response, threat detection, and forensic investigation
- Security tooling including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management tools
- Identity and access management (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA)
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, segmentation, enterprise architecture)
- Cloud security awareness (e.g., Azure, SaaS environments)
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)
- Experience in risk assessment, vulnerability prioritization, and control implementation
- Familiarity with security audits and compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead investigations and make sound technical decisions
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments
- Collaborative mindset with ability to influence across teams
Nice To Haves
- Leadership & Governance Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP
- Advanced Technical & Offensive Security: GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GPEN, GMON), OSCP, CEH
- Core & Intermediate Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SSCP
- Cloud & Platform Certifications: Microsoft (SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400), AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), Cisco CCNP/CCIE Security
- Other relevant cybersecurity certifications are also considered
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior technical contributor across BC Transit’s cybersecurity landscape
- Lead and support complex incident investigations, including forensic analysis and root cause determination
- Perform threat analysis, threat simulations, and proactive threat hunting
- Drive vulnerability management and risk prioritization, aligning remediation with business impact
- Work hands-on with enterprise security tools including SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity platforms, and network security controls
- Ensure secure configuration, optimization, and continuous improvement of security technologies
- Contribute to and influence enterprise security architecture and design decisions
- Support security audits, compliance activities, and framework alignment (e.g., NIST, ISO)
- Provide expert guidance to IT and business teams on cybersecurity risks and controls
- Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Mentor and support junior analysts and promote knowledge sharing across the team
- Participation in on-call rotation and after-hours incident response, as required
- Ability to support a critical infrastructure environment with high security and reliability standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and wellness initiatives and events
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program
- An employee recognition program
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
