information technology (IT) implementation manager

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Section Manager, Cybersecurity

Posted on June 09, 2025 by Employer details District of North Vancouver

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District of North VancouverSection Manager, CybersecurityJP#25-41Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC?s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.The District of North Vancouver is looking for a talented IT security professional to join the District?s IT team in newly created full-time opportunity as a Section Manager, Cybersecurity to develop, manage, and support the District?s Cybersecurity Program.What we can offer youIn this position you will head the newly created IT Cybersecurity Team. This team is responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity from the development of security programs and policies, to monitoring and improving the security of the organization?s infrastructure, endpoints, applications, and cloud services. Through the Information Security Committee, you will influence decisions around cybersecurity, risk mitigation, and user awareness across the District and its partner organizations.What you?ll be doingReporting to the Manager - Information Technology and Cybersecurity, you will: Manage the Cybersecurity team. Support the Manager, Information Technology and Cybersecurity with setting strategy and developing workplans and budgets to support the District?s Cybersecurity program. Lead the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, processes and tools. This includes conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, as well as developing and implementing mitigation strategies to address identified risks. Prepare and maintain incident response plans for effective management of cybersecurity incidents. Represent the District in engagements with other organizations and jurisdictions to share threat intelligence and collaborate on cybersecurity initiatives. Continuously monitor systems and conduct audits to improve cybersecurity processes and protocols. Liaise with department managers, supervisors, and staff on a variety of matters to understand needs, identify potential solutions, and provide information, education, awareness, and training related to security. Advise the Information Security Committee on current and emerging cybersecurity threats, the threat landscape, and the District?s defence posture. Initiate, facilitate and promote activities to create information security awareness amongst all employees and contractors, and elected officials at the District. Conduct or oversee security assessments of systems and applications using tests, ethical hacking tools and risk assessment. Support additional enterprise IT initiatives as needed to align with strategic objectives.QualificationsWhat you?ll need to succeed A passion for seeking out, and enacting, improvements to systems and processes. 5 to 7 years related technical experience with 3 years supervising staff. Bachelors degree, in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, OR; a degree in a transferrable field with additional course work in Information Technology from a recognised education institution, OR; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Security certifications such as CISSP and CISM are desired. Industry certifications such as those from Microsoft, C