Senior Cyber Security Specialist

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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an full time opportunity for an Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join the Platform team. This role can be based out of our office in either in Stellarton, NS;
Mississauga, ON;
Calgary, AB;
Burnaby, BC.

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* Position Summary:

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* We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic cybersecurity leader to join our Cybersecurity Platform team. As the Senior Cybersecurity Platform Lead, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise-wide security infrastructure. You will guide the operational excellence and strategic evolution of key cybersecurity platforms within a hybrid environment.
This role requires a visionary leader with deep technical acumen, strong operational discipline, and a passion for building secure and scalable platforms that support business and security objectives.
Your work will protect Sobeys!!

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** 1. Platform Support & Security Infrastructure Management*
* Lead the ongoing operation, administration, and optimization of:
SIEM (Splunk) & log management
Enterprise WAF platforms (Akamai)
Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and scalability of platforms.
Drive timely resolution of incidents, performance bottlenecks, and platform outages.
Establish operational SLAs, KPIs, and platform reliability metrics.
Lead the ongoing operation, support, and maintenance of critical cybersecurity platforms including, but not limited to: SIEM, WAF and other core technologies.

** 2. End-to-End Lifecycle Management*
* Oversee the full lifecycle of security toolsu
2014from evaluation and deployment to upgrades, patching, and decommissioning.
Align lifecycle planning with business goals, emerging threats, and technology evolution.

** 3. Platform Monitoring & Proactive Health Checks*
* Define and implement robust monitoring strategies for platform health, performance, and anomalies.
Lead initiatives for proactive issue detection, trend analysis, and capacity planning.

** 5. License & Asset Management*
* Manage licensing and entitlement for all platform components, ensuring compliance and optimal utilization.
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track usage and plan renewals or expansions.

** 6. Policy & Governance Oversight*
* Define and enforce platform management policies, configuration baselines, and operational standards.
Ensure adherence to industry best practices, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance.

** 7. Cybersecurity Delivery Roadmap Execution*
* Contribute to the strategic cybersecurity roadmap by aligning platform enhancements with business and threat landscape priorities.
Lead key platform initiatives and ensure successful delivery through cross-functional collaboration.

** 8. Change Management*
* Champion structured change control processes across all cybersecurity systems.
Document changes thoroughly and ensure risk assessments and rollback plans are in place for each change.

** 9. Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement*
* Serve as the primary point of contact for platform vendors, managing product roadmaps, contract renewals, and support escalations.
Leverage vendor insights and partnerships to drive innovation and resiliency in platform operations.

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* Qualifications:

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* 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity infrastructure, with at least 3+ years in a team lead or similar role.
Expert level knowledge in the Network Security and Security Perimeter domains
Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more of the following:
Splunk Enterprise Security and / or WAF
Strong architectural understanding of hybrid cloud environments and security tool integration.
Ability to think strategically and translate business and risk requirements into technical solutions.
Experience working in large, matrixed organizations and managing cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
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** Nice To Have:*
* Industry recognized professional security certifications such as:
CISSP, CCSP, CISM, MS Certified Azure Security Engineer or equivalent
Bilingual English/French written language would be an asset.

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* Who we are:

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* We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, Fresh Co, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better…