About Pacific Blue Cross

 

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

 

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

 

Perks

• Work-life balance with flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
• Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance with these benefit premiums 100% paid by PBC.
• Education allowance to expand your knowledge and develop your skills.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program! 

About the Position 

• We are searching for a temporary (up to 16 months) Security Administrator to join our Information and Technology Services team.
• PBCs compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance.  The typical hiring range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000 per year; the base pay offered is based on market and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience. 

If you’re looking to ensure the safety of information systems assets, we want to hear from you. This is a great career opportunity with a local not-for-profit health insurance provider where you would work to secure the information systems and work on security policies, procedures, and technical controls.

 

Your skills in being able to protect against security threats and to minimize risks to information assets will help Pacific Blue Cross provide sustainable healthcare.

 

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

 

This role is currently working from home 2 days a week and 3 days a week at our head office in Burnaby, BC after an initial month of daily training in our Burnaby office. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role. 

 

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

 

The Security Administrator would be responsible for ensuring the safety of information assets by administering, evaluating, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and technical controls.

 

This role protects against security threats and minimizes risks to the information assets.

 

As Security Administrator, this role monitors SIEM, Cloud Security Logs, Web filtering, Anti-malware, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, WiFi Detection, Vulnerability Scanning equipment and investigates resulting alarms.

 

In this role you would configure policies on the SIEM.

 

This role performs audits and documents security assessments (STRA) against information from security best standards and provides recommendations and solutions.

 

You would assist in the creation and ensure the adherence of security policies, standards and departmental procedures.

 

This role maintains documentation on all application administration practices and procedures to evaluate, configure, and support information security managed tools and solutions.

 

The Security Administrator coordinates and participates in incident handling efforts and investigation.

 

In this role you would assist internal staff and teams with assessing and defining security requirements for technology projects.

 

You would monitor new and emerging threats.

 

This role would conduct training on cybersecurity readiness.

 

 

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3 – 5 years of related experience in information security including experience with:

            -SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies

            -Web content filtering

            -Mobile Device Management

            -Anti-malware protection

            -Vulnerability assessment tools

            -OWASP top 10

• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of security and risk related to information systems.
• This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload, and projects.
• Detail oriented and effective troubleshooting skills.

 

If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.

 

Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/

 

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.

 

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 

 

To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.