Cyber Security Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)

Position Summary

BCIT’s Information Technology Services department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Cyber Security Analyst .

BCIT IT Services (ITS) provides IT-related strategy, applications, infrastructure, cyber security and support services to the BCIT community, ultimately improving the teaching and learning outcomes for our 50,000+ students, faculty and staff.

The Cyber Security practice at BCIT influences, supports and challenges our overall IT security practices. One key area of focus includes establishing a Cyber Threat and Risk Management practice with focus on meeting IT Compliance and Risk Management requirements along with overseeing Cyber Incident and Vulnerability Management within IT Services. This includes assessing overall cyber maturity, identifying and addressing gaps by aligning and adopting industry frameworks and best practices. We are looking for a resourceful and enthusiastic, permanent, full-time Cyber Security Analyst to join the team and lead the threat analysis and risk management area.

This senior position will require an individual who is highly passionate about the improvement of cyber security through process and technology, proactive in their work often needing little direction from management. In addition to supporting and mentoring junior staff within the cyber security team, this position will assume an increased amount of responsibility, independence, and will work collaboratively to support cyber security across the institution. Duties & Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide tactical technical advice and consultation to business unit clients and project teams and assistance with the adoption of technologies with security by design mindset.
• Proactively identify and address security weaknesses and gaps at the enterprise level
• Lead all IT Compliance and Audit response areas (PIA, FOI, PCI, Audit, Risk Register etc.)
• Lead and perform risk assessments based on industry frameworks (IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST CSFT, CSA) for new projects, applications, and 3rd party vendors, including business impact analysis, security requirements, and management residual risk documentation
• Manages application penetration testing and vulnerability scanning for individual projects and annual testing initiatives.
• Keeps up to date on current vulnerabilities and threats and work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Technical Operations and relevant stakeholders on internal and external mitigation.
• Remain current with developments in Cyber Security and recommend new approaches and application of new technology which will assist clients to meet their business objectives
• Contributes actively as a core member of BCIT’s Cyber Incident Response Team

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Have or working toward one or more of the industry certifications preferred : CCSP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISSAP

Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

Professional Development funds and resources

Wellness and Employee Assistance programs

Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S / LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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