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Information Security Architect
@ Fraser Health Authority
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Fraser Health is hiring a full-time Information Security Architect in Surrey, B.C., for its IM/IT team. The role leads incident response planning and tabletop exercises, designs and validates security controls for detection, containment and recovery, and manages information security policies, audits and training. The posting pays CAD $46.37 to $66.66 per hour and requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of recent information security experience and a certification such as CISSP or SANS/GIAC.
Pay:
$46.37–$66.66 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead incident response and investigations
- Design and validate architectural security controls
- Plan and run cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Develop information security policies and procedures
- Deliver security training and awareness
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- Five years' recent information security experience
- CISSP or SANS/GIAC certification
- Knowledge of security architecture and threat risk analysis
- Working knowledge of VPN and vulnerability tools
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CISSP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science |
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Fraser Health Authority
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Full company description
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.
- LinkedIn followers
- 92,159
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 15,792
- Reported office locations
- 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0H1, CA
- 32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2, CA
- 3935 Kindcaid Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6, CA
- 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7, CA
- 5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Delta, BC V4K 3V6, CA
- 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 3W9, CA
- 1275 7th Ave, Hope, British Columbia V0X 1L4, CA
- 9750 140th St, Surrey, British Columbia V3R 3G2, CA
- 22051 Fraser Hwy, Langley, British Columbia V3A 4H4, CA
- 11666 Laity St, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 5A3, CA
- 7324 Hurd St, Mission, British Columbia V2V 3H5, CA
- 15521 Russell Ave, White Rock, British Columbia V4B 2R4, CA
- 330 E Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 3W7, CA
- 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V3V 1Z2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Diagnostics
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Mental Health
- Other recorded names
- Fraser Health
- Fraser Health Authority
- Specialties
- public health care
- acute and community
- mental health and substance use
- home and community care
- residential care
- surgery
- emergency care and trauma
- labour and delivery
- NICU
- and environmental health
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 24,030
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | public health careacute and communitymental health and substance usehome and community careresidential caresurgeryemergency care and traumalabour and deliveryNICUand environmental health |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3,992 |
| View page |
The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37 - $66.66 / hour
Job Summary
We are hiring a Full Time Information Security Architect to join our team in Surrey B.C.
This position is focused on Incident Response and Planning Table top exercises. If this can be added to the posting it would be great: Support the organization's incident response program by contributing technical expertise during security incidents, investigations, and post-incident reviews. Design and validate architectural controls that improve detection, containment, and recovery capabilities, and participate in the planning, development, and execution of cybersecurity tabletop exercises to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and strengthen organizational resilience.
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
BC’s health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a new provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates.
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Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on key information security technologies at Fraser Health (FH); acts as a key resource and subject matter expert on information security policies, practices and standards; develops, implements, evaluates and manages internal and corporate information security policies, procedures and processes; undertakes a lead role in the delivery and development of information security and risk-related audits; monitors information security tracking systems, network and access controls and compliance systems throughout FH; assists management and staff to ensure information security is considered in the design and/or redesign of programs, services, projects and initiatives within FH; investigates information security incidents and provides information security training, education and awareness to staff and other internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develops, assesses, implements, manages and provides recommendations on information security policies, procedures and processes; prepares reports, papers, updates and information security briefings for presentations to internal and external stakeholders; reviews, evaluates and provides recommendations on related information security policies and processes consistent with established FH policies.
- Designs, implements and maintains enterprise security solutions and access controls to ensure compliance with security procedures, policies, professional standards and related legislation; provides monitoring, auditing and investigation expertise into security, policy and appropriate use violations.
- Collaborates with teams within the IM/IT in leading the security vision and implementing strategy on security architectures of applications, programs and innovative initiatives.
- Develops specifications for information security systems to operate on a local and wide area network system by gathering information from stakeholders and support vendors, develops and documents systems and procedures and prepares implementation plans.
- Investigates and reviews information security incidents and/or violations of a sensitive nature that have varied implications including the potential for recommending disciplinary action or penalties for staff and third party vendors in breach of corporate policies and procedures.
- Provides expert technical advice and consultation to internal and external stakeholders by performing analysis, providing recommendations for proposed information security technology changes and providing input into systems development for new technology, technology solutions and technology alternatives.
- Collaborates with the Information Privacy department and other key stakeholders in promoting information security best practices by developing and assisting in the delivery of FH-wide security education and training materials to staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Participates in information security, vulnerability and risk assessments related to the security features of the information systems, networks and relayed administrative activities; recommends mitigation strategies, where applicable.
- Analyzes complex information through acute problem solving in order to manage and investigate security incidents; develops reports, action plans and response communication on mitigation strategies; assists and supports the provincial e-Health programs and initiatives in security and privacy compliance.
- Participates in the development of information security technology solutions to align with industry and FH information security standards; evaluates and recommends third party solutions, where applicable.
- Acts as project leader on assigned security-related projects by developing project plans and charters, identifying major project milestones, associated tasks and timelines, managing deliverables and evaluating project outcomes.
- Develops annual goals and objectives for the area of responsiblity, in collaboration with the Director, ensuring alignment with department plans, organizational objectives and strategies.
- Maintains current awareness of global security trends and changes by monitoring federal and provincial initiatives, conducts industry comparisons and attends seminars and workshops.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field supplemented with five (5) years' recent related experience in an information security role in a large complex multi-site organization including completion of cybersecurity certification such as Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP) program or related SANS/GIAC security certifications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities:
- Extensive knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, standards, best practices, and industry trends.
- Knowledge of information security issues as it relates to web-based applications
- Working knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools including VPN technologies
- Knowledge of security architecture concepts for enterprise solutions including technical design, concepts and methodology
- Working knowledge of threat risk analysis as it relates to information security risk assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of core Microsoft and other software-based technologies and strategies
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Ability to develop, implement and deliver education and training programs/initiatives
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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- Develops, assesses, implements, manages and provides recommendations on information security policies, procedures and processes; prepares reports, papers, updates and information security briefings for presentations to internal and external stakeholders; reviews, evaluates and provides recommendations on related information security policies and processes consistent with established FH policies.
- Designs, implements and maintains enterprise security solutions and access controls to ensure compliance with security procedures, policies, professional standards and related legislation; provides monitoring, auditing and investigation expertise into security, policy and appropriate use violations.
- Collaborates with teams within the IM/IT in leading the security vision and implementing strategy on security architectures of applications, programs and innovative initiatives.
- Develops specifications for information security systems to operate on a local and wide area network system by gathering information from stakeholders and support vendors, develops and documents systems and procedures and prepares implementation plans.
- Investigates and reviews information security incidents and/or violations of a sensitive nature that have varied implications including the potential for recommending disciplinary action or penalties for staff and third party vendors in breach of corporate policies and procedures.
- Provides expert technical advice and consultation to internal and external stakeholders by performing analysis, providing recommendations for proposed information security technology changes and providing input into systems development for new technology, technology solutions and technology alternatives.
- Collaborates with the Information Privacy department and other key stakeholders in promoting information security best practices by developing and assisting in the delivery of FH-wide security education and training materials to staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Participates in information security, vulnerability and risk assessments related to the security features of the information systems, networks and relayed administrative activities; recommends mitigation strategies, where applicable.
- Analyzes complex information through acute problem solving in order to manage and investigate security incidents; develops reports, action plans and response communication on mitigation strategies; assists and supports the provincial e-Health programs and initiatives in security and privacy compliance.
- Participates in the development of information security technology solutions to align with industry and FH information security standards; evaluates and recommends third party solutions, where applicable.
- Acts as project leader on assigned security-related projects by developing project plans and charters, identifying major project milestones, associated tasks and timelines, managing deliverables and evaluating project outcomes.
- Develops annual goals and objectives for the area of responsiblity, in collaboration with the Director, ensuring alignment with department plans, organizational objectives and strategies.
- Maintains current awareness of global security trends and changes by monitoring federal and provincial initiatives, conducts industry comparisons and attends seminars and workshops.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field supplemented with five (5) years' recent related experience in an information security role in a large complex multi-site organization including completion of cybersecurity certification such as Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP) program or related SANS/GIAC security certifications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities:
- Extensive knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, standards, best practices, and industry trends.
- Knowledge of information security issues as it relates to web-based applications
- Working knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools including VPN technologies
- Knowledge of security architecture concepts for enterprise solutions including technical design, concepts and methodology
- Working knowledge of threat risk analysis as it relates to information security risk assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of core Microsoft and other software-based technologies and strategies
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Ability to develop, implement and deliver education and training programs/initiatives
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
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