Security and Compliance Lead Job Surrey area,BC Canada,IT/Tech

Security and Compliance Lead

Surrey, BC Full-time $125000.00-$140000.00/year

Who We Are 

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy.

Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE). 

Job Summary

Emterra Group is seeking a Security and Compliance Lead to own and advance our cybersecurity posture and regulatory compliance program across our Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud environments. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls while ensuring alignment with applicable frameworks and standards.

Position Description

Security Operations & Architecture

Design and maintain security architecture across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises infrastructure

Manage and optimize (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365), SIEM, and Entra (Azure AD)

Lead vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response activities

Configure and maintain Conditional Access policies, Zero Trust network access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Oversee Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud recommendations and remediation

Compliance & Governance

Develop and maintain the organization's information security policies, standards, and procedures

Lead compliance efforts across applicable frameworks (NIST, PIPEDA, or industry-specific regulations)

Manage Microsoft Purview for data classification, DLP policies, information protection labels, and eDiscovery

Conduct and coordinate internal audits, risk assessments, and third-party security reviews

Maintain compliance posture within the Microsoft 365 Compliance Center and Secure Score benchmarks

Identity & Access Management

Administer and mature Entra (Azure AD) including RBAC, MFA, SSO, and lifecycle management

Manage privileged access through PIM and Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning

Oversee identity governance and access reviews

Risk Management

Conduct regular risk assessments and maintain the organizational risk register

Develop and test the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures

Evaluate and manage vendor and third-party security risk

Training & Awareness

Design and deliver security awareness training programs across the organization

Act as internal subject matter expert and advisor on security matters for all departments

Report security metrics and compliance status to IT leadership and stakeholders

Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

5+ years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity roles

3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security tooling

Deep expertise with Microsoft security products:
Sentinel, Purview, Entra ,

Working knowledge of Azure networking, Azure Policy, and cloud governance frameworks

Experience with at least one compliance framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)

Strong understanding of identity and access management principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications: MS-500 (Microsoft Security Administrator), SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst), SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator), AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+

Experience in a regulated or multi-site operations environment

Familiarity with PIPEDA and Canadian privacy legislation

Experience with Microsoft Copilot for Security

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid work flexibility

Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

Opportunity to shape and…