Cybersecurity Architect, Operations

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Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level E Job Title Cybersecurity Architect, Operations Department OCIO | Solutions Security & Architecture Compensation Range $9,859.25 - $15,380.75 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date June 22, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Cybersecurity Architect, Operations provides highly specialized and advanced technical expertise and mentoring in the design and implementation of cybersecurity operations solutions based on business, security, and privacy needs. In addition to providing technical project leadership for cybersecurity operations reviews of controls, initiatives, and major incident responses involving complex control configurations necessary for protection of the University, the incumbent will provide subject matter expertise in the development of cybersecurity controls for standards, processes, and policies, as well as research and identify new and emerging trends in operations cybersecurity. A fixed schedule is set for this role but flexibility is required as some work must be performed outside of regular business operating hours. This position may be required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule. The ideal candidate demonstrates an unwavering willingness to speak up about security concerns, exercise sound judgment, initiate tasks appropriately, and collaborate effectively. They should be able to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. We encourage applicants who are passionate about ongoing skill development and staying at the forefront of cybersecurity knowledge. Organizational Status Reports to the Associate Director, Cybersecurity Architecture and Development with a functional (dotted-line) report to the Manager, Cybersecurity Incident Response. Works independently and jointly as a functional member within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. Collaborates with management and staff from all sections of the Chief Information Security Officer portfolio, Information Technology, other administrative and academic offices, and faculty to coordinate cybersecurity operations activities. Interacts directly with other University technology professionals. Work Performed Leads architectural reviews on proposed and deployed operational controls, including vulnerability and threat risk assessment activities, to identify opportunities to enhance application availability, security, and privacy. Acts as a cybersecurity subject matter expert in committees and project meetings with Enterprise Architecture, and as needed for Privacy Impact Assessments and Security Threat and Risk Assessments performed in collaboration with Safety and Risk Services. Reviews existing cybersecurity operations controls and designs to ensure appropriate functionality and risk measures are in place and discusses enhancement approach and recommendations with Cybersecurity staff. Responsible for architecting security control solutions and presenting comprehensive proposals for the protection of university systems and electronic information across all UBC properties and networks, taking into consideration functional, integration, security, privacy, availability, and scalability requirements. Researches new or enhanced cybersecurity solutions to meet current and future protection requirements and remains current with security threats and industry technology trends for SOCs. Leads the definition and documentation of best practices for control development, deployment and hardening for common controls used throughout the university. Leads the development of technical communication materials and participates in strategy planning aimed at educating members of the UBC community on established security control best practices and the greater UBC Information Security Standards. May also participate in facilitation of workshops or other training events. Educates unit IT teams on secure controls implementation and analyzes their p

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