Security Specialist

WHO WE ARE

As a recognized leader in emergency communications, E-Comm is an organization that provides first responders and the public with critical life-safety services in communities across B.C. Our people are passionate about their work and public safety. We operate two emergency communications centres - one located in Vancouver and one in Saanich. E-Comm also provides integrated police, fire call taking, dispatch services to more than 70 police and fire departments, and owns/operates the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service wide-area radio network in B.C. We are proud to serve communities across this beautiful province through our four operational and administrative locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Saanich. Learn more at

At E-Comm 9-1-1, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the many communities that we proudly serve.

OUR VALUES

RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | SERVICE | COLLABORATION

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? We're looking for an experienced Security Specialist to join our team on a 14-month temporary full-time basis.

Reporting to the Manager - Security, our Security Specialists play a key role in protecting E-Comm's digital environment through proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and threat detection. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing detailed IT risk assessments covering information security, privacy, disaster recovery, infrastructure, emerging technologies, and secure systems development.

You'll collaborate closely with IT project teams, architects, and infrastructure specialists to assess systems and applications, providing expert guidance and recommendations that strengthen E-Comm's protection, detection, and response capabilities.

We're looking for an accomplished problem solver who thrives in an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape—someone with deep technical knowledge of IT risk assurance methods, threat assessment practices, and standard security controls (e.g., NIST, ITSG-33).

What You'll Do:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security tools, alerting, and monitoring systems to ensure continuous visibility and protection across all environments
• Support and optimize Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes, including user provisioning, SSO, and federated identity
• Manage system vulnerabilities by conducting network and system scans and coordinate remediation activities with infrastructure teams
• Lead audits and reviews of security infrastructure (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems) and ensure compliance with established policies and standards
• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools (Splunk experience highly beneficial) to detect, investigate, and respond to potential incidents
• Collaborate with Security Engineers and other internal teams to identify, assess, and address vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications
• Prepare forensic reports and investigative documentation following incidents, identifying root causes and recommending preventive measures
• Continuously research emerging threats, attack techniques, and security trends to strengthen E-Comm's security posture

What You Bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, combined with relevant industry training—or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in information security operations, with hands-on experience in monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO 27001/2.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ are considered an asset.
• Technical expertise with SIEM platforms and threat management tools (Splunk, Elastic, RSA, or similar).
• Knowledge of operational security tactics and techniques (e.g., exploitation, persistence, lateral movement, social engineering).
• Understanding of data encryption, VPNs, vulnerability management, and anti-malware solutions.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following cloud specialties is an asset:
• • Cloud networking and Cloud IAM
• SSO and Federated Identity
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Endpoint Security
• SIEM and SOAR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment at E-Comm, the required Police Security Clearance applicable to the position must be acquired and maintained. This is a process carried out by our law enforcement partner agencies, facilitated by E-Comm. The minimum residency in Canada to qualify for this position, as established by our law enforcement partner agencies, is 5 years.

To qualify for this process, a candidate may be either a Canadian Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen. We regret any candidates under Student, Visitor, or Work Visas are not eligible for consideration.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Meaningful work - work with a sense of purpose, supporting the public and first-responders
• Competitive salary - with the opportunity for increases
• 4 weeks' vacation to start
• Eligibility to participate in our Personal Time-Off Program
• 100% paid extended health and dental benefits

Vaccination Policy: E-Comm 911 has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

JOB DETAILS:

• Number of positions: 1
• Job status: Regular Full-Time
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Wage/Salary: $123,000 to $150,000 depending on experience
• Employee Group: Exempt
• Department: Technology Services
• Location: Vancouver/Hybrid
• CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday November 18, 2025 @ 11.59pm

We are committed to accommodating persons with disabilities during the recruitment process and we will provide reasonable accommodations as requested. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email