Information Security Specialist

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Cyber Security department is an integral part of the organization.

Position overview 

Reporting to the Manager of Technology Service and Cyber Security, the Information Security Specialist will be responsible for establishing procedures, standards, and controls to support IT security, audit, and availability in alignment with the IT security policy. The specialist would be responsible to ensure that current technology not only meets but also exceeds the policies approved by YVR.

Key responsibilities include:  

• Measuring and optimizing application and infrastructure performance, leading recovery actions after system failures.
• Overseeing server, storage, network, security, and monitoring hardware, software, and services, ensuring they are optimized for availability, stability, integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Designing and creating system flags, such as algorithms for detecting security issues, and ensuring they are configured and operating correctly.
• Developing and implementing IT system security plans, projects, and initiatives.
• Ensuring backups are performed regularly and auditing the backup process to verify compliance with defined policies and procedures.
• Developing and improving the Incident Response policy and process.
• Planning and executing Threat and Risk Assessments of enterprise IT systems (both internal and external) and providing recommendations for mitigating risks.

Key qualifications include:

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, supported by a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must hold certification in one or more of the following:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
  • Information Systems Professional (ISP) ,
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with networking and security principles
• Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process

Salary Range : $97,599 to $127,555 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Please note that availability may vary based on employment type and is subject to certain eligibility requirements and potential changes by YVR.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.