Systems Security Specialist

6 days ago


Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd Full time

**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides systems security expertise to prevent and mitigate security breaches by identifying vulnerabilities in the SkyTrain operational network, systems and assets. Applies standard risk management tools and best practices to enhance Cyber security principles and technical Operational Technology / Information Technology (OT/IT) expertise. Responsible for organizing and conducting tests on the existing security architecture.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leads and directs external Contractors and Technologists on Cyber Risk assessments, investigations and audits. Prioritizes the work schedule and assigns tasks to System technologists to modify configurations as required, based on impact and risk to Operations network.

Researches attempted breaches, vulnerabilities and potential threats to BCRTC operational environments. Works with BCRTC stakeholders and other departments to create action plans, tracking for mitigations/remediation and updates to risk register.

Leads in providing system security product evaluations, scoring and departmental suggestions based on industry best practice standards and practices. Develops new layers of protection and updates the security systems, as required.

Makes recommendations for enhancing cyber security posture and technologies by researching, evaluating and recommending new security products, technologies, services and practices to the reporting manager. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of security threats, counter measures, security tools, and network technologies.

Maintains process for provisioning users for operational systems, by way of confirming request, following provisioning process, and validating user permissions required. This includes granting access to operational systems and removing access of employees to systems to ensure security and confidentiality. Performs user access audits.

Drafts and recommends changes to the management on policies and procedures to ensure they’re upto date with the latest cyber security standards and departmental goals. Creates relevant documentation and workflows on Cyber security and provides guidance to System Technologists.

Prepares detailed reports, dashboards and analytics on the findings, highlights risks and recommends solutions. Creates presentations, dashboards, reports and documentation on cyber security status of BCRTC for management, utilizing BCRTC security tools.

Collaborates with the external stakeholders vendors, contractors and consultants in performing research, testing, evaluation, and deployment of security procedures, as assigned. Defines scope, deliverables and monitors vendor performance, as assigned.

Works in close coordination with the internal and external stakeholders and other groups related to Security related matters, such as incident response management.

Partners with contractors and vendors on approved work to create schedules, priorities, action plans, and provide status updates to management.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Typical competencies for this position would be acquired through completion of a University degree in Computer Science plus five (5) years of experience in system security and operational architectural design, including implementation methodologies, threat modeling, security control design analysis and crating security requirements and controls. SSCP or CISSP certification required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Deep understanding of OT/IT cyber security standards - NIST CSF, CIS controls, IEC 62443, NIST 800-53.

Understanding and experience in the operation of tools applied to Cyber Security Standard Controls (Nessus, Rapid 7, OT vulnerability tools - Nozomi, Clarity, Ivanta Security Tools, Nipper (endpoint protection syst



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