Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range:
$99,865 to $119,148 annually SFU Department Descr:
Information Security Services Position Grade:
12 # of openings:
1 Biweekly Hours:
72 Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Serving students, staff, faculty, and our wider community, Information Security Services leads and develops foundational services to help achieve SFU's academic, research, and community engagement missions. We deliver SFU's day-to-day information security needs through the work of our governance, risk, & compliance and operations teams and our colleagues in other departments. We collaboratively, respectfully, and inclusively engage and work with our partners to meet the needs of and make a difference in the everyday lives of the people we serve, in addition to creating a vibrant work culture of learning and growth for our staff.
About the Role
The Information Security Analyst executes, assesses, and continuously improves a holistic, integrated, risk-based security framework (comprising policies, procedures, and control techniques) to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the University's information. The Analyst assesses risk and makes recommendations for change through involvement with regional, national, and international research and education organizations and working groups. The position responds to incidents, working closely with SFU's academic and research communities. The Analyst conducts privacy impact assessments, security risk assessments, and/or business impact assessments prior to the production implementation of new IT services. The Analyst supports the effective management of information security risks and adherence to legislative and partner requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to information security and five years of experience related to information security, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent knowledge of information security principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent customer service, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
- 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
- And more!
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
Based within Information Security Services, this position will support the School of Medicine.