Cyber Security Analyst

Niagara College Canada; Welland; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Niagara College Canada seeks a Cyber Security Analyst in Welland, offering a key role in protecting information systems. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Cyber Security, extensive experience in security operations, and certifications. This position provides a competitive salary, aligning with the college's commitment to a dynamic and secure educational environment.

Benefits

Balance of on-campus and remote work

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in information security within a large network.
• Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ preferred.
• Strong understanding of internet technologies and enterprise concepts.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing security policies.
• Managing ongoing security operations, including monitoring and incident response.
• Creating and maintaining documentation related to security infrastructure.

Skills

Risk management

Incident response

Digital forensics

Scripting languages

Education

Diploma/degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

VPNs

Cloud security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure)

Job description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the full-time position of Cyber Security Analyst in the Information Technology Services department located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $46.08/hr to $53.43/hr (Payband K) for a 40-hour work week.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Information Security, the Cyber Security Analyst provides expert guidance and technical support in all areas of information and cybersecurity. This includes technical planning, architecture design, installation, integration, monitoring, and maintenance of security systems across networking, computing infrastructure, software platforms, and external services such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud-based components.

The Cyber Security Analyst serves as a key technical advisor on the performance, effectiveness, and modernization of security systems, ensuring their compatibility and interoperability within the College's existing IT environment. The role also oversees the proper implementation of information security policies and practices, and coordinates institution-wide cybersecurity initiatives to ensure a cohesive and compliant security posture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and implementation of the College’s security policies and requirements, including the creation of enterprise/user standards, risk and audit controls, cybersecurity training programs, and data governance standards
• Manages and performs ongoing security operations such as monitoring, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, threat detection, incident response, and digital forensics
• Creates and maintains detailed documentation related to information security infrastructure, policies, standards, and procedures. Prepares technical documentation and support materials for new systems and services
• Provides expert security guidance for the implementation and integration of current and future servers, services, applications, and enterprise network infrastructure
• Acts as a technical advisor to ITS leadership, team members, and other College stakeholders on security-related matters
• Leads security-focused technical initiatives and planning efforts to ensure compliance with the College’s security framework. Collaborates with ITS teams, other departments, and external vendors to design, plan, and deploy secure systems and services across the College’s network

Qualifications:

• Three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field of study
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in computing and information security within a large corporate or enterprise network
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are considered an asset
• Strong understanding of internet technologies, enterprise network concepts, and communication protocols
• Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools
• Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls, Vulnerability Management platforms, and endpoint protection
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and best practices, particularly for platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Experience with modern authentication methods and identity management systems (e.g., SSO, MFA)
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
• Competency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating security processes
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical users
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of thinking critically under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with security incident response and digital forensics
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  

Close Date: July 20, 2025

This position is open to internal employees and external applicants. External applicants will not be reviewed until all eligible internal employees have been considered. The first consideration for internal employees shall be five (5) business days from the opening date.

Internal employees are those classified as full-time permanent within the Full-Time Support Staff bargaining unit, regular part-time (RPT) employees who have completed probation, and Appendix D employees with six consecutive months of Appendix D service with the College at the time of posting.

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization, all positions will involve some degree of on-campus work.

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).
Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.
If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.