Cybersecurity Engineer / Architect

JD Sports Canada • Full-time • Vancouver, BC, CA • 3w ago

Location: JD Sports Canada – Vancouver/Ontario (Hybrid)

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Head of IT (JD Sports Canada)

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 CAD annually

Position Summary

As JD Sports Canada begins its security maturity journey, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer / Architect to help establish and lead core information security practices. This is a foundational role that will play a key part in building our cybersecurity capabilities from the ground up ( including designing controls, implementing critical tools).

You will report directly to the Head of IT and serve as the local subject matter expert on all security matters. This role will also work closely with the global IT security teams to align frameworks and drive compliance across JD Canada’s growing retail, corporate, and digital environments.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Strategy

Design and implement secure infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and retail systems
Define standards for secure system design and support alignment with the group architecture
Define and enforce standards for risk frameworks and security governance models

Security Operations & Tooling

Drive the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of core security operations capabilities such as SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), data loss prevention (DLP), and vulnerability management
Support the integration of critical access and identity controls, including network access control (NAC), email security, IAM, MFA, and PAM
Establish and maintain scalable operational processes such as runbooks, playbooks, and asset visibility standards

Risk, Compliance

Lead threat assessments, risk reviews, and security posture evaluations
Ensure compliance with Canadian regulations (PIPEDA, Bill 25, CASL) and internal standards

Culture & Collaboration

Drive security awareness and training across technical and business teams
Guide penetration testing, patching workflows, and remediation planning

Business Continuity & Resilience

Expand disaster recovery strategies and cyber-resilience goals
Lead or support tabletop exercises, breach simulations, and incident reviews

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, operations, or architecture
Experience building or maturing security practices in a fast-paced or multi-brand environment
Familiarity with tools such as Azure, Snowflake, Meraki, CrowdStrike, Splunk, etc.
Strong foundation in cloud, endpoint, and network security (AWS, Azure, hybrid)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PIPEDA, Bill 25, PCI-DSS, CIS)
Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, DLP
Relevant certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CEH, AWS Security, etc.)
Ability to balance technical implementation with documentation and policy development

Why Join JD Sports Canada?

JD Sports is one of the world’s fastest-growing retailers. In Canada, we’re at a pivotal stage of building our cybersecurity foundation. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape core policies and protections from the ground up, while collaborating closely with global teams. You’ll be part of a small, growing team with real ownership, impact, and access to international resources and mentorship.