The City of Abbotsford is the largest City in the Fraser Valley with an International Airport home to approximately 166,00 residents and the Abbotsford Canucks. Sitting on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of the Stó:lō Matsqui, Sumas and Kwantlen First Nations and the Nooksack Indian Tribe located, the City is a cultural and economic centre approximately 1 hour from downtown Vancouver. With more than a quarter of the City’s population born outside Canada we are a diverse municipality and a great place to work as we continue to grow. We are committed to investing in community safety, building community partnerships, facilitating housing growth through innovative urban design, running cost effective and reliable water, sewer, land and facilities, and providing culture and recreation programs all in support of creating a sustainable, livable City.
The City of Abbotsford’s Information Technology Department is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join their IT leadership team as an IT Cybersecurity Manager. Reporting to the IT Director, you will lead City’s cybersecurity program to safeguard the City’s digital services and maintain public trust. In this position, you will be responsible for:
· Ensuring the City is adhering to its cybersecurity framework and developing related policies and standards.
· Coordinating risk assessments and resulting improvements.
· Working closely with the City's contracted Security Operations Centre (SOC) to analyze threats and implement controls to mitigate risks.
· Spearheading Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning.
· Designing and managing security awareness programs and incident response plans.
· Leading the response to security incidents.
· Researching, evaluating and recommending current and emerging security solutions and best practices.
· Staying abreast of the latest security trends through active participation in professional networks and associations.
As the ideal candidate, you will have the following:
- A bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
- Possess a cybersecurity certification in at least one or a combination of the following: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
- Minimum 7 years of IT experience, including 5 years of experience providing cybersecurity services to medium or large-sized organizations.
The City of Abbotsford is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and diverse workforce that reflects the community and citizens we serve.
To apply, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers
Salary: $118,518 - $139,867 Closing Date: March 30, 2025
