Cybersecurity Analyst

Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory authority for safety in Ontario seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to ensure the security of its IT environment. Responsibilities include monitoring security programs, investigating alerts, and collaborating on security training. Candidates should have a College Diploma in IT, 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, and knowledge of security principles and tools. Offering a salary range of CAD 63,640 – 79,551 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in cybersecurity, network administration, or system administration.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply fixes.
• Experience in organizing security training and managing penetration tests.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security programs for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Investigate and remediate security alerts and incidents.
• Collaborate with vendors to implement security programs.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles

Technical troubleshooting skills

Communication with internal teams

Experience with Active Directory

Ability to investigate vulnerabilities

Education

College Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science

CISSP certification in progress

Tools

Active Directory

CompTIA Security+

Azure

SIEM tools

Endpoint security software

Job description

About Us

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is deeply committed to safety and passionate about making Ontario a safer place to live, work, and play. Our unified team — what we proudly call ONE TSSA — works collaboratively to deliver better safety for our province. TSSA is a not-for-profit regulator with over 25 years of expertise across multiple sectors we regulate. Mandated by the Government of Ontario, TSSA’s team of over 450 professionals enhances public safety. As an award-winning organization, TSSA emphasizes a strong safety culture and earned the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety for 2022–2024.

As ONE TSSA, we are guided by core values: Safety, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Inclusion, and Innovation.

Joining TSSA means becoming part of a team of experts from diverse fields, backgrounds, and cultures. It’s an opportunity to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, build a rewarding career, and realize your full potential.

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst ensures the security and integrity of TSSA’s IT environment by monitoring, analyzing, responding to, and escalating cyber threats. This role safeguards organizational data and systems against unauthorized access, breaches, and vulnerabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor security programs for on-premises and cloud environments, including reviewing logs, dashboards, and remediating anomalies.
• Maintain and apply fixes to security systems, including Azure, Sentinel, email security gateways, and endpoint protection.
• Investigate security alerts, remediate issues, and escalate major incidents to supervisors or external vendors.
• Analyze and prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly security performance reports to identify risks and inform improvements.
• Assist in delivering cybersecurity training and phishing campaigns, including organizing, tracking completion, and ensuring timely deployment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement security programs, schedule patch tests, and troubleshoot issues.
• Administer user permissions and access rights in platforms such as Active Directory and Azure.
• Coordinate penetration tests and remediation activities with external vendors.
• Provide guidance to staff on security best practices, including password policies and phishing awareness.
• Gather feedback on training gaps and recommend additional materials to improve user compliance.
• Consult with users to clarify access requirements and respond to security-related requests.
• Perform other related duties or project-based tasks as required.

Job Qualifications

• College Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in progress
• 3 years experience in cybersecurity, network administration, or system administration
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles with practical skills using Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, CyberOps Associate, Azure, SIEM tools, and endpoint security
• Ability to investigate and resolve security vulnerabilities and incidents
• Skilled in troubleshooting technical issues and applying appropriate fixes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in routine security tasks and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Past involvement with organizing security training, patch management, and penetration tests
• Clear and professional interaction with internal teams and vendors for security guidance and reporting

Hiring Range Details

The hiring range for this role is 63,640 – 79,551. The annual salary may vary within this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

TSSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TSSA is pleased to offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a job opportunity, or are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations you may require.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within TSSA. We are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the current position. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

TSSA uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses. Even if an application is flagged by the system, our team endeavours to review all candidates’ qualifications and experience.