Application Security Architect

Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Application Security Architect role at Vancity 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About Vancity Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members. Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today About The Workplace As Application Security Architect at Vancity, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives. You’ll lead the design and implementation of secure solutions, guide junior architects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into business and technology strategies. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, contribute to policy development, and support a risk-based approach to protecting Vancity’s digital assets – all while staying at the forefront of evolving cyber threats and regulatory standards. This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work on-site at least once a week. A Typical Day Would Involve Lead the design and planning of information security projects, including cost estimation and forecasting. Contribute to the development of enterprise security documentation such as policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures. Provide mentorship and direction to junior security architects, collaborating with project leads to define requirements, design controls, and implement scalable security services aligned with Vancity’s cybersecurity vision. Oversee and support the secure design and deployment of application solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Partner with business units and enterprise architecture teams to deliver risk-based security guidance and support an integrated security service portfolio. Assess security risks across programs, projects, and operational processes, and recommend architecture remediation strategies. Stay current on cyber threats and emerging technologies to inform investigation techniques and enhance incident response capabilities. You Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or highly related field. 8+ years of experience in IT, Risk Management, and/or Information Security. 4+ years in Security Architecture. Experience designing secure architectures e.g. networking, Cloud, IDP, API, Identity management (OIDC, SAML), Zero trust Architecture, etc. Strong understanding of security controls across all layers of the OSI model. Strong DevSecOps & Application Development experience within a formalized SDLC. Knowledge and experience of secure coding practices and working with SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST tools. Threat modelling experience. Experience performing penetration tests and have relevant certifications e.g. OSCP, GPEN, etc. Experience designing secure systems and integrations with enterprise applications. Awareness of Canadian regulatory environments (e.g., OSFI, PIPEDA) and their impact on security programs. Experience with Public cloud offerings (Azure is preferred) with relevant Cloud/Security certifications. Information Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GISP, GSNA, GSE, CSP, SSCP, Security+. Information Technology certifications such as TOGAF, MCITP, MCSE, CCNA, VCP, RHCE, MCAF, Azure Architecture/Security certs. Experience with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and NIST 800-53 control frameworks. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. You Are A strong communicator – you use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to create clear understanding of expectations and represent the team across the organization through clear and confident communication. Organized & Systematic – your planning and coordination skills develop solid operating plans, processes, methods, and standards for a unit and help coordinate delivery of critical information in a timely manner. Analytical & Decisive – with your strong problem solving and decision making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and assess risks and opportunities that may affect the information security team. Self‑motivated – you are a self‑motivated and inquisitive individual that takes initiative to follow through and deliver results without continuous supervision. Posting Deadline Posted until filled. We Offer We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs. New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows. In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short‑term personal illness or emergency family illness. We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date. We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life. Diversity & Inclusion At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience. Vancity Talent Programs Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. Other Job Listings Get notified about new Application Security Architect jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Job Metadata Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vancity by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr