Senior Cyber Security Lead

Are you a seasoned cyber security professional seeking a meaningful role that values your work life balance and reduces the stress of being on call around the clock?

Step into PVSC's Senior Cyber Security Lead role and lead the 24-month cyber security roadmap without living on call. You will shape how cyber security is delivered across a highly supportive, cyber aware organization. A rare combination of high-level strategic impact and a lifestyle first culture. You won't just be "minding the shop", you'll be leading our cyber security roadmap, participating in the selection of a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), managing and reporting to executive on our cyber security maturity progression, and managing the relationship with the MSSP. You will shape how cyber security is delivered across PVSC and you will be the key advisor to our VP, Innovation & Technology on all cyber security matters.

This role is fully remote within Nova Scotia, offers unionized stability, a defined benefit pension, and investments in tools and your professional development. View the full job profile below.

Position: Senior Cyber Security Lead

Salary: $87,882.77 - $103,217.29

Position Type: Full -Time Permanent

Location: Remote, within Nova Scotia

Department: Innovation and Technology

Union Status: This is a unionized position with the NSGEU

Apply: Online via Career Beacon by clicking "Apply Now"

Closing Date: March 17, 2026 @ 4:30 PM

About Property Valuation Services Corporation

We are an independent, not-for-profit organization established under the Property Valuation Services Corporation Act. We provide property assessment services and information to Nova Scotia's municipalities and property owners in accordance with the Nova Scotia Assessment Act.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Work From Home: Work remotely anywhere in Nova Scotia, with occasional in-person meetings as required.

Quality of Life: Unlike many cyber security roles that require round the clock availability and extended work hours, this role is designed to prioritize your work life balance. While occasional after-hours work may be required during significant incidents or planned changes, this is not a 24/7 on-call position, and you will be supported by an MSSP for round the clock monitoring. We believe that maintaining a healthy balance is essential for both our employees and our organization, and we are committed to ensuring that our staff do not experience burnout.

Security-Positive Culture: PVSC has a highly cyber aware and supportive leadership team. Security is treated as a strategic priority, not an IT issue.

Strategic Impact: In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of a comprehensive 24-month roadmap and participate in the selection of a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Secure your future and take advantage of our defined benefits pension plan for a stable retirement.

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits: The health of our employees is paramount, our benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Program, Virtual Care, Wellness Subsidy, and Health Spending Account.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy all civic holidays and an enriched vacation entitlement schedule, starting at 3 weeks.

Your Impact as Senior Cyber Security Lead

The Senior Cyber Security Lead is a high impact role designed for a strategic technologist who thrives on building rather than just maintaining. You will own the 24-month security roadmap and participate in the selection and onboarding of a new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

Once onboarded, the MSSP will act as your 24/7 Tier 1/2 operations arm. You will provide on premise tactical oversight and bridge the gap between our managed services and organizational strategy. You will act as a key advisor to the VP, Innovation and Technology on all cyber security matters.

Strategic Procurement & Selection - You collaborate with PVSC's Vice President, Innovation and Technology, as well as consultants, to evaluate, select, and onboard the organization's new MSSP and SIEM solution.

Vendor Relationship Management - You act as the primary technical liaison for the MSSP and other cyber security service partners, ensuring they meet Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements, monitor and respond to threats appropriately, and deliver actionable intelligence.

Tactical Oversight - You support device and system security, administer internal tools, and provide on-site tactical response where remote partners cannot reach. Where necessary, you fill the operational gaps not covered by service providers by monitoring for and responding to threats, identifying risks, and working with internal team members and external partners to implement security controls.

Roadmap & Governance - You lead the 24-month security roadmap and associated cyber security initiatives. You conduct annual assessments of PVSC's cyber security program against the CIS (Center for Internet Security) framework.

Expert Advisory & Leadership - You support the maintenance and readiness of PVSC's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan, coordinate tabletop exercises, provide expert cyber security advice and guidance to senior leadership, and lead organizational security training programmes.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.
• 5 - 10+ years of progressive experience in cyber security or IT security roles.
• Strong background in Microsoft 365/Azure security and coordinating vendor delivered services.
• Demonstrated experience with security frameworks, incident response, and vendor oversight.
• At least one cyber security practitioner certification from a well-known certifying body is required (e.g. Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM)

You will also have the following skills or experience:

• Advanced knowledge of cyber security principles, technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Strong professional judgment and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate vendor delivered services and support accountability to defined outcomes.
• Strong foundation of technical knowledge and experience leading and implementing security initiatives in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure environments.

Related certification and/or professional designation would be considered an asset:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Microsoft security related certifications related certifications
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as CIS, NIST, or COBIT

Special Requirements

• This role requires occasional travel throughout the province and requires a valid Class 5 driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Join PVSC and experience the benefits of a fulfilling career, supported by comprehensive perks and career development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.