BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Cloud Security Operations team is a small but growing group within the broader Security Operations unit, playing a key role in protecting the Province of British Columbia’s cloud environments. As part of a larger, diverse branch of over 130 professionals, the team values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning—especially when tackling complex security and configuration challenges. We're committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming space where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to stronger, more secure solutions for government services.

The Role
This role focuses on enhancing cloud security for the Province of B.C., with a specific emphasis on Azure permissions and role-based access. You'll be part of a supportive, flexible team working to ensure government cloud systems are secure—helping protect the data and services relied on by British Columbians every day. It's a chance to work on cutting-edge technology with a team that values diversity of thought, collaboration, and innovation—where your contributions directly support the safety and trust of the public. Learn more about the Ministry’s work in cybersecurity here.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree, diploma, certification or equivalent combination of education and experience in the computer science or data networking field.
• 5 years experience working at a senior technical analyst level in a large network environment.
• Experience managing large scale security infrastructure projects, preference may be given to applicants
  with 3 years of project management experience.

Preference may be given to applicants  with:

• Professional designation as a Certified Information Systems
  Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Experience with Cloud Access and Permission design in AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle
  o Experience with common cloud services (Databases, Containers, Compute, Storage, Serverless
  etc.), and in SIEM components (MS Sentinel, OpenSearch, CloudWatch, CloudTrail ), Key
  Management, configuring network security defenses, PKI, revere-proxies, ALB, NLB, Modern
  Authentication technologies, Cloud Asset Management, DLP, IDS, WAF, Secrets Management
  and IAM;
• Hands on experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, Vault, ArgoCD. Ansible, etc.
• Experience with CI/CD and code management tools (Git, TFS, Jenkins etc.)
• UNIX platform administration and scripting
• Windows Directory services
• Knowledge of Cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
• IT security architecture or service development
• IT or Security Vendor Certifications

Provisos:

• Perform duties after hours and/or on weekends on occasion. This role may require the occasional shift
  work.

For questions regarding this position, please contact brian.horncastle@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments. 
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.


How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.