Senior Information Security Analyst

We are currently seeking aSenior Information Security Analyst to join ourInformation Technology (IT) team.

Job Overview

The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior position responsible for providing leadership, technical guidance, recommending and implementing security controls to safeguard KPU’s valuable information assets. The analyst will also act as a liaison and work with all KPU business units as well as tactical hands-on resources in IT operations including incident detection and response. The position reports directly to the Director of Information Security.

Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a college or university diploma/degree in computing studies supplemented by 5 + years’ progressive experience in an Information Security related field with demonstrated experience related to IT security, auditing and compliance functions.
• Experience leading planning/implementation major IT  projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive general understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business needs to security controls.
• Understanding of key trends and players in the Information Security industry, particularly with respect to enterprise solutions, and cloud based technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Operating System patch management tools
• Good understanding of Active Directory User and Group administration.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, and experience with creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of risk assessment methods and technologies.
• Some proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives to meet challenging deadlines. Ability to research, evaluate and plan the implementation of emerging technology.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop security tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and well developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, under own initiative and as an effective team leader.
• Ability to independently organize work to achieve predetermined goals and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge in developing, documenting and maintaining information security policies, processes, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
• Ability to interact with KPU's personnel at all levels and across all business units.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capability to develop and work within an information security team.
• A strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, to provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with theCollective Agreement.