IT Architect Specialist

1 month ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada T-Net British Columbia Full time
Cybersecurity Domain Architect (Operational Technologies)

BC Hydro is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Domain Architect (Operational Technologies) to join our Enterprise Architecture team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering strategic directions and tactical decisions on key solutions and technologies for monitoring and control of physical devices, which are increasingly being used to automate the operations of electric power systems.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of operational technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, processes, and systems utilized in electric utilities and demonstrable experience in delivering architecture and designs as an enterprise or solution architect. You will be responsible for analyzing and describing an organization's enterprise architecture, solution design and use case development considering OT priorities and constraints, and validating OT architectures for security best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals delivering results within a tight timeline. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for cybersecurity and operational technologies, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver architecture visions, roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, patterns, and guidelines for OT cybersecurity in support of OT & IT planning, delivery, and operations.
  • Act independently as program or project architect for high-risk and complex initiatives, ensuring that architecture elements are standardized and consistent.
  • Participate in OT projects providing cybersecurity advice and direction.
  • Identify risks and opportunities to maximize the return on OT cyber security and related investments through optimized architectures and prudent technology selection.
  • Liaise with stakeholders across different functional areas to gather, evaluate, and level-set solution requirements and constraints.
  • Assess and provide recommendations on solution options pertaining to physical devices, firmware, software, communications networks, cybersecurity, and back-office IT & OT systems.
  • Collaborate with planning/project/operations teams to reconcile solutions to the business challenge.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to internal resources and partners.
  • Work collaboratively with a team of fellow professionals delivering results within a tight timeline.
  • Exercise professionalism in ensuring effective teamwork and fostering productive relationships.
  • Track developments and changes in the OT threat landscape, as well as technology standards and best practices, and ensure adequately addressed in cybersecurity strategy, plans, and architecture artifacts.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Solid understanding of operational technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, processes, and systems utilized in electric utilities and demonstrable experience in delivering architecture and designs as an enterprise or solution architect.
  • Experience in integrating security controls within OT architecture designs.
  • In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, architectures, and designs; as well as enterprise architecture methods, standards, and approaches.
  • Professional cybersecurity certifications, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA.
  • Business acumen combined with knowledge of industry standards and frameworks for delivering IT-OT architectures and/or service management.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to keep the big picture in perspective.
  • Experience explaining complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to cross the divide between Engineering and IT and to communicate effectively with both groups.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience with facilitations and negotiations.
  • Acumen to assess if a proposed solution will achieve desired business outcomes, and provide recommendations/direction for alternate options where applicable.
  • Ability to identify, resolve, and close issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to consistently meet required deadlines.

Additional Information:

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com.



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