Senior Security Administrator

WHO WE ARE:

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers—and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing today to benefit business and society. We do this by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. D-Wave’s technology has been used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations including Mastercard, Deloitte, Davidson Technologies, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, Lockheed Martin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of Southern California, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Our company and its innovations have appeared in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, INC Magazine and Wired. As of August 8, 2022, our company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as $QBTS.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

You will be in a hands-on position that is responsible for the operational protection of our information systems and assets. You will maintain and develop our existing monitoring and threat protection systems in conjunction with our vendor partners to enforce security policies, procedures, and controls for our information systems.

You will work with internal stakeholders and management to expand our threat protection and detection systems and help develop our corporate information security policies and standards. You will bring your experience with logging and network monitoring systems, web filtering, anti-malware, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network configuration, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to improve D-Wave’s information security posture. In addition, you will be actively involved in the response and remediation efforts resulting from any cybersecurity incidents.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Analyze the detection of cyber-security threats and implement systems to mitigate them
• Implement and optimize monitoring tools to detect abnormal data behaviour and activities
• Evaluate, select, and implement security tools and automation
• Analyzing and configuring corporate systems to improve their security
• Using software tools, automate the deployment of security policies and settings to our infrastructure
• Work with external partners and tools to carry out penetration and vulnerability testing
• Carry out regular testing on the recovery and protection of our data
• Lead the vulnerability and patch management processes
• Collaborate with the team to define network security policies and improve threat protection rules
• Help develop and maintain the D-Wave’s security awareness training
• Be a key member in the resolution of cyber security events and incidents

YOU ARE:

• A degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5 or more years of experience as a System administrator with at least 3 years in IT-Security
• Knowledge of Network Infrastructure, storage systems, monitoring, and analytics
• 2-3 years of experience with working on industry leading SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) applications and EDR and network monitoring solutions
• Experience in running cyber security awareness systems and communication campaigns
• Proven system administration of Linux-based systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Information Security and/or Ethical Hacker certifications
• Knowledge of Information Security/Technology and Compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ITIL)

A D-WAVER'S DNA:

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
• We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

$80,900 - $121,400 a year

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

INCLUSION:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark.

Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

THE FINE PRINT:

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted – so please don’t reach out.

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.