Lead Security/Architect, BC Health Workday

 

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. 

 

The BC Health Workday Program is a provincial initiative with seven participating BC health organizations (FHA, IHA, ISLH, NHA, PHC, PHSA and VCHA). The program began in 2023 to implement a Human Capital Management System (HCMS) software solution as part of the BC Health Human Resources Strategy to transform HR services. Designed by Workday Canada, the new provincial platform will replace existing HR and payroll systems in the health organizations with a single, unified technical system that will standardize and modernize HR and payroll services. It is a significant transformation in BC and is vital to the sustainability of BC’s health system. 

 

Reporting to the BC Health Workday Manager, Quality, Risk and Issue Management (PMO Office) the Lead Security/Architect is responsible for coordinating information security activities and overseeing the implementation and enforcement of security standards that directly impacts a wide range of health professionals within the organization and across the province. Completes technical security assessments, evaluates threats and vulnerabilities, and carries out system hardening activities. Applies specialized technical skills and expertise, and a broad range of knowledge to provide security architecture and technical direction on a wide array of technologies, manage a variety of technical reviews and to provide recommendations based on the best practices, and to prepare technical documentation and contributing to program planning and product road mapping.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Develops conceptual, logical and physical security models; designs security controls and countermeasures that meet business requirements and information security policies; and develops tactical and strategic security architecture approaches for the organization.
• Develops a plan of engagement for projects, project timelines and security architecture practices; coordinates activities between Information Security and the various technology teams on an ongoing basis; provides work direction and guidance; and works with other IT disciplines to facilitate deliverables.
• Works toward technical architecture consistency across platforms and infrastructure projects, stays current with new technologies and platforms, and communicates future technology trends.
• Provides value added advice, guidance, and technical consulting (as measured via regular feedback from Business Units and major programs) regarding security architecture, acquisition of new systems, standards, or the implementation of new applications on existing systems.
• Assists with research, technical whitepapers, business case development, project scope and plan, recommendations, implementation, training and support.
• Installs, configures, tests and maintains hardware and software in support of approved projects.
• Participates in system projects including hardware migrations identifying, evaluating, and implementing improvements to overall environment preparing reports and conducting briefings as well as identifying, developing and documenting processes and procedures and technical standards.
• Leads assigned staff ensuring that all system documentation for services is maintained. Coordinates the activities of staff and resources to ensure they are effectively utilized and assists in the establishment of project management and support structures that will be used by the organization to direct future development and change.
• Provides leadership, guidance and supervision of staff using effective leadership techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, and performance management). Provides staff training and orientation, and develops supporting documentation and instructional material.

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) to seven (7) years’ of recent related experience in an security systems technical environment preferably at the Enterprise Level.
• Active CISSP certification and applicable Role Description PHSA Corporate Lead, eHealth Security/Architect Page 2 of 2 communications certification, i.e. Microsoft MCSE (Security Specialization) or Cisco CCNA, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of information security issues when dealing with web based applications.
• Extensive experience in defining security architecture artifacts for enterprise solutions including technical design and methodology definition.
• Experience with application and infrastructure hardening techniques, a deep understanding of threat risk analysis concepts, and experience performing information security risk assessments.
• Excellent planning, organization and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); strong presentation skills and experience presenting proposals, issues and findings in a clear, structured manner with an ability to communicate technical matters to a non-technical audience.
• Technical knowledge of UNIX, AIX, Linux, Cisco Network IDS, Cisco Host-based IDS, eTrust Access Control, ESM, and IDS. DES encryption, Digital Certificates, SSL, VPN, IPSec, TCP/IP, DNS and web security architecture, MySQL, subversion, Spam Assassin, Nmap, Nikto, Nessus, and Paros. Expert knowledge and understanding of core Microsoft and UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX) based technologies and strategies.
• Proven hands-on project experience with infrastructure tools and technologies including Windows NT/2000/2003, Messaging, Internet/Web Site Architecture, DNS, and WINS Architecture, Database Administration and Architecture.
• In-depth knowledge/experience of MS SQL and Oracle RDBMS.
• Experience with identity management, access control, 2FA and S/MIME, and knowledge of ISO 17799, ITIL, STRA, and CSIRT methods and frameworks.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, VPN technologies and IDS technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory in a large-scale.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Wage: $88,990.00 - $116,799.00
The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan.
Location: 1775 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby BC V5C6E3 (Hybrid)
Hours of Work: 08:30 to 16:30, Mon - Fri
Requisition #HCMS_E01500

 

What we do  
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.  

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents  including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. 

 

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