Cyber Security Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burnaby is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join their IT Services department. In this senior role, you will be instrumental in improving the organization’s cyber security practices, conduct risk assessments, and lead compliance efforts. The ideal candidate should have a background in IT and a commitment to customer service. With a competitive salary range of $79,823 to $105,759 per annum and excellent benefits, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Free access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years current relevant experience in a similar computing environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Must have specific IT knowledge in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical technical advice and consultation to business unit clients.
• Proactively identify and address security weaknesses at the enterprise level.
• Lead IT Compliance and Audit response areas.

Skills

Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Security controls

Experience with core security technologies

Education

Diploma of Technology in Computer Systems or Bachelor’s degree in science/business

Tools

Sentinel SIEM architecture

Active Directory

Cloud security architecture

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)

Position Title Cyber Security Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)

Who We Are

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

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

• 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 CSF, 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma of Technology (2 year) in Computer Systems or bachelor’s degree in science or business; and
• A minimum of 6 years current relevant experience in a similar computing environment similar to BCIT, including four (4) of the last six (6) years in a similar position; or
• An equivalent combination of specifically related education and experience.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Must have demonstrated specific current IT knowledge, in a similar computer environment to BCIT.
• Proven commitment to providing the highest level of customer service.
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Security controls, Sentinel SIEM architecture and analytics, Purview compliance solutions, and operational technology (OT) / IoT security frameworks is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, translate, and operationalize audit findings, regulatory obligations, and security requirements into actionable architectural and control designs.
• Experience designing and securing cloud environments, including cloud security architecture, identity and access management, network segmentation, and security monitoring across major cloud service providers.
• Strong architectural mindset, with the ability to design and evolve long‑term security architecture roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives, emerging technologies, and future risk trends.
• Strong technical understanding of enterprise infrastructure and identity services, including Active Directory, DNS, virtualization and containerization platforms, and Endpoint Protection / EDR solutions.
• Experience in design and implementation of information security policies and controls
• Experience in compliance management frameworks such as COBIT, OWASP, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CSA, IEC 62443
• Proactive and Adaptable, showed initiative in identifying risks before they become issues, and adapts quickly to evolving threats, regulatory changes, and organizational priorities.
• Experience with core security technologies such as security information and event monitoring systems (SIEM), firewalls, network and host intrusion prevention and detection systems, proxies, vulnerability scanners, and anti‑virus solutions
• Have or working toward one or more of the industry certifications preferred: CCSP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISSAP
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty‑five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range: $79,823 - $105,759 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Information Systems / Technology

Department 2

Cyber Security

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate