Cyber Security Analyst

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the full-time position of Cyber Security Analyst in the Information Technology Services department located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $46.08/hr to $53.43/hr (Payband K) for a 40-hour work week.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Information Security, the Cyber Security Analyst provides expert advice and technical support in information/cyber security related technical planning, architecture design, installation and integration, monitoring and maintenance of IT Information Security systems including networking, computing, software, and external Software as a Service (SaaS) and Cloud components.

The Cyber Security Analyst will act as the technical advisor for the efficiency, effectiveness, evaluation, utilization, modernization, and interoperability of security systems with existing networking and computing environments and will ensure oversight of the appropriate application of information security policy and practice and the coordination of information security efforts across the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development of the College's security policies and new requirements which includes creating enterprise and user standards, risk and audit controls, cyber security training systems, and data information standards.
• Oversees and conducts security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, threat hunting, cyber incident response, and digital forensics.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation for information security infrastructure, policies, standards, and guidelines. Prepares project documentation and user/service desk documentation for new systems and services.
• Provides security-focused technical guidance for implementing and integrating current and future servers, services, applications, and college or similar enterprise networks.
• Serves as a technical advisor to ITS management, team members, and College staff.
• Leads technical and planning projects to ensure adherence to the College's security strategy and standards. Coordinates with ITS teams, other college teams, and vendors involved in designing, planning, and implementing servers, services, and applications on the college network.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field of study.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in computing and information security within a large corporate or enterprise network.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of internet technologies, enterprise network concepts, and communication protocols.
• Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls, Vulnerability Management platforms, and endpoint protection.
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and best practices, particularly for platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with modern authentication methods and identity management systems (e.g., SSO, MFA).
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Competency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating security processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of thinking critically under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with security incident response and digital forensics.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This position is open to internal employees and external applicants. External applicants will not be reviewed until all eligible internal employees have been considered as per the collective agreement timelines and requirements. Internal employees are those classified as full-time permanent within the Full-Time Support Staff bargaining unit, regular part-time (RPT) employees who have completed probation, and Appendix D employees with six consecutive months of Appendix D service with the College at the time of posting.

Close Date: November 10, 2024

This is a repost of requisition 2024-102-JKC. Candidates who have previously applied need not reapply.

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization, all positions will involve some degree of on-campus work.

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.