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Overview

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and advantages, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Role: Senior Security Architect

Location: Head office in Vancouver (candidates in BC and Ontario considered). Hybrid work arrangement; on-site for events and business demands when needed.

Responsibilities

- Design and establish enterprise application security architecture frameworks, patterns and reference models aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance
- Lead architecture reviews of applications and systems to identify security gaps and recommend appropriate controls
- Architect security solutions for authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure communication channels
- Develop and maintain security baselines, standards, and patterns for different technology stacks (web, mobile, API, microservices) and deployment models
- Provide hands-on security architecture support for application, infrastructure, and cloud initiatives, aligned with industry best practices
- Participate in security risk assessments across projects and operational processes, recommending mitigation and remediation strategies
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture and technology teams to deliver practical, risk-based security guidance
- Support secure application design and DevSecOps practices across the SDLC
- Contribute to the development of enterprise security documentation such as policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures
- Provide mentorship and direction to junior security architects
- Manage and participate in the Application Security Champions program
- Collaborate with project leads to define requirements,



design controls, and implement scalable security services aligned with Vancity’s cybersecurity vision
- Partner with business units and enterprise architecture teams to deliver risk-based security guidance and support an integrated security service portfolio
- Assess security risks across programs, projects, and operational processes, and recommend architecture remediation strategies
- Stay current on cyber threats and emerging technologies to inform investigation techniques and enhance incident response capabilities

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
- 12+ years of experience in Information Security
- 5+ years of experience in Security Architecture
- Experience contributing to secure architecture design across networking, cloud, identity, APIs, and application security
- Experience designing/engineering solutions to meet PCI DSS 4 requirements
- Experience in designing secure architectures (networking, Cloud, IDP, API, tokenization, Identity management such as OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, microservices, Zero trust architectures)
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps and application development within a formal SDLC
- Familiarity with secure coding practices and security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST)
- Threat modeling experience and understanding of common attack vectors
- Exposure to penetration testing activities or remediation efforts (certifications such as OSCP or GPEN would be an asset)
- Experience working with and securing public cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Awareness of Canadian regulatory environments (e.g., OSFI, PIPEDA) and their impact on security design
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, SABSA, CISM, CISA are an asset




- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

- Collaborative - you enjoy working alongside senior architects, engineers, and business partners to solve complex problems
- Curious & Growth-Oriented - you’re eager to deepen your security architecture expertise and stay current in a rapidly evolving field
- Analytical - you can assess risks, evaluate trade-offs, and recommend pragmatic security solutions
- Organized & Reliable - you manage competing priorities effectively and deliver high-quality work with consistency
- Self-Motivated - you take initiative, follow through on commitments, and seek opportunities to learn and improve

What You’ll Earn

This role offers an annual salary range of $130,900-157,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

A career at Vancity is more than just a job; you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

- Living Wage Employer : We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers.
- Customizable Benefits : Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
- Generous Vacation : New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
- Extra Stat Holidays : In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
- Immediate Health Coverage : Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
- Defined Benefit Pension : Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

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📌 Senior Security Architect (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancity
📍 Vancouver