Information Security Analyst

Queen's Student Alumni Association; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as an Information Security Analyst, where you'll protect the digital environment of a vibrant academic community. Engage in developing security policies and training while enhancing incident response plans. This dynamic role offers challenges and opportunities to grow in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience in information systems security.
• Experience in risk management practices.
• Infosec security certification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes security incidents and recommends countermeasures.
• Designs and develops cybersecurity education programs.
• Maintains the cybersecurity incident management plan.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Four-Year Bachelor Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Endpoint Protection Management Tools

Microsoft 365 Defender

Job description

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Competition Number: J0525-0060

Position Title: Information Security Analyst

Position Number (Final): 00505222

Employee Group: Support Staff - USW Local 2010

Job Category: Information Technology

Department or Area: IT Services

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Salary: $65,044.00 - $79,313.00/Year

Grade: 08 Review Salary Information Here

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Permanent (Continuing)

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: May 16, 2025

Closing Date: June 1, 2025

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COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

A Brief Overview

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a meaningful impact in the Canadian higher education sector? As an Information Security Analyst, you'll play a vital role in protecting the digital environment of a vibrant academic and research community. Reporting directly to the Information Security Officer, you'll help foster a culture of security awareness by delivering engaging training and educational experiences tailored to students, faculty, and staff.

In this dynamic role, you'll contribute to the development and refinement of institutional security policies, standards, procedures, and the overall Cybersecurity Program. You'll also take ownership of enhancing and evolving our Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan, and other related response plans — ensuring our institution is prepared, resilient, and future-ready.

If you're looking for a role where your work supports education, innovation, and research—and where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow—this is your chance to be part of something bigger.

This position analyzes security incidents to determine the root cause, identifies actions to threats and breaches, and recommends appropriate tools and countermeasures. This position identifies, collects and analyzes data, and recommends changes for improvement in performance of the information security management program. This position also designs, develops, maintains, and administers security awareness and education materials and associated tools, and develops and maintains reference documents to help others to address questions on commonly-known cybersecurity conditions.

Job Description

What you will do

• Analyzes security incidents to determine the root cause, identify actions to threats and breaches, and recommend appropriate tools and countermeasures.
• Conducts research on threats and emerging security technologies and recommends changes to practices and services.
• Identifies, collects and analyzes data, and recommends changes for improvement in performance of the information security management program.
• Designs, develops and maintains cybersecurity education and awareness programs, educational materials, and associated tools.
• Develops and maintains reference documents on commonly-known cybersecurity conditions.
• Maintains the document repository and associated workflows for security programs, services, and activities.
• Liaises on security matters with other institutions, vendors, and external partners on behalf of the University.
• Prepares, conducts, and participates in business continuity exercises.
• Maintains the cybersecurity incident management and response plan.
• Maintains the data classification standard and associated tools.
• Updates the department website ensuring to reflect current security information and services.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.
  
  

Required Education

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Information Technology preferred. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields
  
  

Required Experience

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
• Experience in information systems security and management tools considered an asset (e.g., Endpoint Protection Management Tools, etc.).
• Experience in data, trend analysis and reporting considered an asset.
• Experience in risk management practices considered an asset (e.g., conducting risk assessments, Financial Risk, Insurance Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Project Risk, Market Risk, Technology Risk including information Security and/or Cybersecurity, etc.).
• Experience with designing and implementing solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 applications and services, such as SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams and Teams Voice, and Power Platform components considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft security and compliance tools (e.g. Microsoft 365 Defender, Purview) considered an asset.
• Knowledge of eLearning standards and best practices as well as emerging learning technologies is considered an asset.
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Infosec security certification considered an asset.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Job Knowledge And Requirements

• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.
  
  

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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