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Operational Technology Cyber Security Specialist

BC Hydroabout 23 hours ago
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
CA$131,100 - CA$165,800/annual
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Vacation Days
Lifetime Pension

About the role

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Annual Salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00 No. of positions: 3 Closing date: July 6, 2026

About the job:

What you’ll do

• Ensuring OT Cyber Security programs are well defined and executed. • Developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures, programs, processes, internal controls, work instructions and reports, associated with OT Cybersecurity. • Working collaboratively across the organization to ensure consistent practices and procedures are being adhered to related to the assigned Cyber Security policies and standards. • Identifying vulnerabilities associated with BC Hydro systems and assets, assessing cybersecurity risk, and developing mitigation strategies. • Developing reports with appropriate urgency on identified cyber security risks. • Performing cybersecurity risk assessments for projects initiatives. • Assessing the training, change management and engineering/field support requirements for OT Cyber Security. • Maintaining knowledge and awareness of industry practices and trends associated with OT Cyber Security. • Acting as technical and/or process lead for OT Cyber Security. • Assessing implications of new and revised OT Cyber Security Programs, providing comments, and developing estimates of cost and resource requirements related to OT Cyber Security. • Verifying and Communicating alignment with applicable Cyber Security Policies and Standards. • Leading and/or participating in cybersecurity incident response activities including investigation, isolation, remediation and mitigation . • Communicating technical issues to diverse audiences including senior leaders and executives. • Staying up to date with cyber protection and defense technology and new threats.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, P&C or Telecom preferred) or other relevant fields such as computer science. • Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 certification(s), GCIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection), CISSP, or equivalent is an asset. • A combination of OT/ICS-focused certifications and experience is strongly preferred. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Cyber Security and/or the areas of power system asset planning, operation and control, protection and control utility design, operations & maintenance of Operational Technology. • Preference given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Cyber Security related to OT assets (Protection Relays, Telecom Systems, etc.) as well as a strong knowledge of P&C (Protection, Control and Automation) devices and concepts. However, transferable experience will be considered. • Demonstrated experience on developing, managing or supporting OT Cyber Security programs. • Demonstrated P&C design, maintenance or planning experience is considered an asset for this position. • Working knowledge of NERC CIP suite of standards is an asset for this role. • Effective communication, presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex technical or procedural issues to diverse audiences. • Strong relationship management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. • Understanding of audit requirements, including the ability to analyze compliance quality, accuracy and adequacy. • Experience in Program or Project Management and Leadership skills required to lead a group of professionals. • A Valid Class 5: Driver's License Type is required.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• Candidates who don’t meet all of the above qualifications, but have related experience and qualifications, and are interested in being part of a high-performing and dynamic team are encouraged to apply. • If the successful candidate(s) is an engineer, the expectation is that they are a P.Eng in British Columbia, Canada or be eligible for immediate registration. In that case, the job title will be Specialist Engineer. Otherwise, the job title will be categorized as a Project Manager 2.

Please be advised that this role as been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

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How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click 'Apply'

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