Our Story & Purpose:

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 benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a SOC Analyst III at Vancity, you will be a senior-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. You will perform in-depth forensic investigations to identify the root causes of threats and prevent future breaches along with lowering the risk of insider threats.

You will take a proactive approach to threat detection and incident response, utilizing advanced security tools to monitor networks and systems for potential vulnerabilities, ensuring swift action to mitigate risks. You will work independently and closely with the rest of the SOC team.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity location and will report directly to the SOC Team Manager.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Work through SOC alerts and use cases to take remediation actions
• Conduct technical dives into what triggers alerts to understand the root cause and make necessary adjustments
• Recommend and initiate changes in the overall security infrastructure
• Lead and support vulnerability management efforts, including identification, assessment, and remediation of security risks
• Conduct insider threat and forensic investigations, communicating effectively with ELT and other Senior Leaders
• Complete comprehensive technical analysis reports with findings that are easily understood by non-technical individuals
• Proactively identify and remediate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Mentor junior SOC Analysts and provide technical and security awareness training
• Lead security projects and initiatives to strengthen the organization's overall security posture
• Understanding of core security concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Assess sensitive data exfiltration scenarios and quantify risk, map security controls, and make technical recommendations to address gaps
• Analyze activity trends in the environment and associated environments using various analytics tools and methodologies to hunt for threats not otherwise detected by configured security alerts

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• An undergraduate degree preferably in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or highly related field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity field
• A core security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH and/or DLP certification
• A digital forensics certification is a must
• Expertise and experience in cybersecurity, forensic investigations, and threat detection
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or with teams

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Technically Proficient – Demonstrates deep expertise in cybersecurity, threat detection, and forensic investigations, backed by industry certifications and hands-on experience
• Strong Communicator – Excels in conveying complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and collaborates effectively across teams
• Independently Driven – Capable of working autonomously while also thriving in team environments, consistently delivering high-quality results

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $91,000 to $136,400 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant 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.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Related Discipline