Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology and working within a strong team environment, the Security Analyst applies advanced technical knowledge and expertise in the support and administration of a broad range of security systems and applications. The successful candidate will participate in solutions design in relation to security controls, testing, maintenance, monitoring and optimizing security architectures, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.

LOCATION:  Information Technology Department, 100A Ontario Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, ON 

[Please note that this is not a remote/hybrid position.  The successful candidate will be required to report to work onsite at the Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.]

EXPECTATIONS:

• Monitor organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate violations as necessary.
• Recommend additional security solutions or enhancements to existing solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
• Maintain and operate information and security technologies, including, but not limited to, network intrusion prevention systems, enterprise anti-virus systems, firewalls, patch management systems, end-point encryption, and security incident management systems.
• Operationalize internal audit and compliance, as well as security architectural guidelines, standards, and policies for IT security.
• Implement and communicate standard tools and practices.
• Exercise considerable independent judgment in completing responsibilities, in accordance with departmental objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study OR relevant college diploma with equivalent work experience
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in information technology and systems security
• Familiarity with virtual environments, SAN technology, and ITIL V3 considered an asset
• One or more the following certifications: CompTIA Security+; GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP); Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security; CAP; CISA; CCSP; CISSP; CISM; Associate of (ISC)2
• Experience with SEIM, firewalls and data classification
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR), CASB, IDPS and other security related concepts
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and use them to improve current infrastructure
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic self-empowered environment and participate concurrently on multiple projects
• Skilled at developing accurate time estimates, and documentation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships

SALARY RANGE: $70,093 – $77,519

• • A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D)
  • OMERS pension plan

Please submit cover letter and resume via email to job.applications@hscdsb.on.ca by 4:00 pm on May 3, 2023.

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.