Cybersecurity Analyst - IT Security Services

Capital Regional District; Victoria; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Regional District is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts across CRD systems. You will support and maintain security operations, configure tools, and help integrate new technology from a cybersecurity perspective.

The role requires at least 5 years of related experience and hands-on work with SIEM/EDR, vulnerability management, and threat intel. Collaboration with IT and internal teams is essential to ensure robust security postures.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with modern security tools and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security incidents, unusual activity, and events across CRD systems.
• Perform investigations, post-event analysis, and incident reporting.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with IT teams.

Skills

Security principles

SIEM

EDR

Threat hunting

Cloud security

Python/PowerShell

NIST CSF/ISO27001

Penetration testing

VMware

AWS

Azure

Kali Linux

Nessus

Burp Suite

Sentinel/Elastic SIEM

CrowdStrike Falcon

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

Nessus

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike Falcon

Job description

Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security alerts and events from CRD systems and users. Working as an Integral part of Cybersecurity team the Analyst is responsible for the support and maintenance of technologies to uphold security operations of the CRD. The primary objective of the role is the analysis and categorization of alerts or other events, including ongoing maintenance and configuration of systems, policies, and tools, as well as assisting with supporting the design and integration of new technology focused tools and applications from a cybersecurity perspective.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor the CRD technology landscape for security incidents, unusual activity, and events.
• Monitor security events and alerts utilizing security response tools such as EDR, SEIM, IDS/IPS, email security, user reports, and others.
• Perform security investigations as required using threat intel sources.
• Perform post-event analysis of security incidents and create incident reports.
• Run vulnerabilities scans and report findings and work collaboratively with IT application and infrastructure teams to action vulnerability findings.
• Threat hunting activities as required using threat intel sources.
• Perform risk assessments and compliance reporting including cloud security.
• Performs penetration tests, TTE's and other red team exercises.
• Assists in development and promotion of security best practices.
• Installs and integrates security software and devices.
• Maintains and operates security software and devices.
• Participate in Incident Response and Disaster Response planning and testing.
• Work with other IT teams to ensure security systems are maintained and integrated.
• Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents as required.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Architecture), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Antivirus (AV) systems, Network Access Control (NAC) systems, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, red team/penetration testing tools, and security education and awareness platforms.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and OT technologies
• Proficiency in utilizing various security assessment tools and frameworks for both IT/OT including but not limited to Kali Linux, Nessus, Burp Suite, CIS benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware
• Experience with Microsoft Security stack (MDO, MDE, MDI, Purview and Sentinel )
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Familiarity with web application security concepts such as OWASP Top 10
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity Frameworks for both IT/OT such as NIST CSF 2.0, ISO27001/27002 and IEC 62443) etc.
• Strong assessment and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, ability to research, analyze, interpret, and summarize issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with professionalism, tact, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, including working under pressure with unpredictable variables and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and keep skill set current with the latest security trends and threats.
• Ability to occasionally adjust hours of work to respond to operational requirements.
• Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon suite, Rapid7, Sentinel/Elastic SIEM, Microsoft Security Stack, Darktrace and Metasploit would be beneficial

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years' directly related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications

• One or more directly related certifications

Application Details

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to [e-mail]

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

Pay & Working Hours

Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J19

Rate of Pay: $55.31 - $62.61 per hour

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Job Type: Full-Time

Closing Date: Open until filled