Cybersecurity Analyst

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Working with Us

As a member of the Digital Technology Services (DTS) team here within Capilano University, you will be a vital asset in providing an exceptional experience to both our employee and student communities through invention, collaboration, and technical talent.

As we embark on our university wide digital transformation, we’ll be seeking fellow trailblazers to join our teams as we integrate state of the art technologies. With a variety of projects and initiatives in the pipeline, there is no shortage of opportunity to innovate.

Within our teams, you’ll be working alongside a variety of talented individuals involved in initiatives focused on cyber security, data analysis, operational analytics, quality assurance, integration, customization, and implementation.

Do you have a passion for optimization? Join us in creating a lasting impact that goes beyond routine tasks, contributing to the long-term success of our technological landscape and the university community.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Centralised Security Services, (DTS) the cybersecurity analyst will perform technical work in support of the university cybersecurity operations and strategy. An incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures processes and controls, monitoring the digital ecosystem for security breaches, analysing and responding to complex cybersecurity-related alerts and incidents, monitoring network and system logs, network traffic for cybersecurity incidents, implementing technical projects relating to cybersecurity, and participating in the development and implementation of the university’s cybersecurity strategy and programs.

Illustrative Examples of Duties

• Implements, and maintains cybersecurity measures, processes and controls as guided by developed cybersecurity frameworks, critical security controls and the National Cybersecurity Assessment (NCA) framework.
• Uses established processes to complete work outlined in cybersecurity programs such as digital security services, identity and access management and cybersecurity to ensure all digital solutions are cybersecurity compliant.
• Proactively monitors the digital ecosystem using industry standard tools to detect malware, suspicious activity, and breaches across all levels of the digital ecosystem, including network, services, cloud infrastructure, software, and systems.
• Monitors infrastructure components related to cybersecurity including security information and event management (SIEM) platform, firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS), active directory, Azure security tools, Office 365 advanced threat protection and others.
• Maintains the enterprise security architecture; contributing to the development of operational and tactical plans related to cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with DTS teams to identify security gaps and implement approved solutions.

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM platforms, firewalls, network and intrusion prevention / detection systems, authentication and identity management platforms, and endpoint protection solutions.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience, with 1 year in a public sector environment.
• Experience with cybersecurity processes, procedures, and tools.
• Experience in conducting audits, assessments and writing STRA reports.
• Experience in performing investigations related to cybersecurity in one or more of the following areas: Network, server, endpoint, Azure cloud, Active Directory, Office 365.
• Direct related experience assuming progressively more technology and systems related duties, including experience with security technologies, IT infrastructure, identity management, and cybersecurity platforms.
• Completion of courses or certificates related to cybersecurity credentials such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, ITIL, TOGAF, Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto etc.
• Experience with the ITIL framework and ITSM best practices, tools, and techniques; ITIL certification is an asset.

For more information, please see the complete job description.

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