Cloud Security Specialist

Cloud Security Specialist

Location: Remote within, BC, CA

Job Function: Information Technology

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.

Lottery | Casino | Sports

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.

We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.

Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC.

For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations:

2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver | 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops

This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity

Expected Salary Range: $84,981.00 – $106,227.00 – $132,784.00

Our typical hiring range will be /- 5% of the midpoint shown above

Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role

The Company

For over three decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.6 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, local host governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

The Team

This is a new role supporting Technology Platform Enablement from within Cyber Security. Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Security Architecture, this role is focused on collaboration with various Cloud-focused agile teams throughout BCLC such as AWS and Azure Platform Teams.

The Role

The Cloud Security Specialist role supports BCLC’s Cyber Security program by taking a lead role in identifying information security risks in high-complexity systems particularly Cloud-based, recommending appropriate controls, and assisting with technical mitigation strategies with security operations and / or technology, and provides expert support to various teams and other organizational stakeholders on security matters.

What you will accomplish

• Collaborates with colleagues within and across teams as necessary on security matters
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of information security and operations policies, standards and procedures
• Collaborates with other teams and stakeholders in building secure technical services and infrastructure at BCLC
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with internal system owners and external vendors, providing cyber security and risk management support.
• Maintains good understanding of BCLC’s key business systems and processes to support accountabilities listed above, and for consideration and input into Cyber Security program.
• Continuously develops sharp technical skills, quickly getting up to speed on new technology

What will make you successful

• Must be a team player passionate about information security, information technology, and helping others
• Instinct for troubleshooting and initiative
• Understanding of Cloud fundamentals of tier 1 providers such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Familiarity building secure Cloud systems and environments
• Enjoys evangelizing security matters and helping other individuals and teams build security awareness, skills, and best practices
• Process and systems automation development and refinement
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and document procedures
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive matters with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize items
• Good with problem solving and analytical thinking

It would be awesome if you also had

• Experience in information security / application security / information technology
• Experience working with security platforms and tools such as SOAR, SIEM, and EDR.
• Cloud and/or Security Technology certifications
• Experience working with Agile Teams and Processes

What’s in it for you

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning
• See all our rewards here

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong .

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out !

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more !

If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com .

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada