Information Security Analyst

TVOkids; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TVOkids is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join their technology team. This role involves safeguarding proprietary information and developing security procedures while promoting a culture of security awareness. Ideal candidates will have significant IT security experience and a passion for educating others. Join us in making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in IT, 3+ years in IT Security.
• Microsoft SC-200 certification is a benefit.
• Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of IT security policies.
• Monitor IT systems for signs of suspicious activity.
• Educate employees on safe technology resource access.

Skills

Security compliance

Networking

Endpoint protection

Information security management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

Division: Finance and Technology Services

Salary Range: $93,382.32 - $99,991.20 (40 hours per week)

Reports To: Director, Technology Services

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work: 3 days in office)

TVO Media Education Group ( TVO ) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.

Who We Are

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

The Opportunity

The Information Security Analyst will be part of the technology team that ensures TVO’s proprietary and sensitive information is secure and digital assets protected from unauthorized access. They will also educate and help employees gain safe access to technology resources and information while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

As an Information Security Analyst, you will help build, secure, deploy and maintain internal policies, procedures, systems, and related tools in order to continuously improve TVO’s security posture.

How you will make an impact:

• Assist in development and implementation of company-wide best policies and practices for IT security
• Collaborate with external vendors on implementation projects, internal and external vulnerability and penetration testing and remediation
• Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards
• Respond to network security event and incident escalations from the first-level support and users
• Execute investigative work regarding potential security threats and implement remedies as needed
• Monitor different IT on-prem and cloud systems for signs of suspicious activity
• Participate in design and implementation of the organization wide Security Awareness program
• Document and educate staff by implementing customized campaigns to build a culture of security awareness
• Active involvement with cloud security design, improvement and implementation
• Manage automated vulnerability scanning tools and run against all on-premises and cloud-based systems and applications
• Work closely with the infrastructure team on security implementations and improvements
• Provide and enforce security measures for technology implementation teams
• Other IT Security/Networking duties as required

What you will bring to TVO:

• 5+ years of experience working in IT, 3+ years in IT Security
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Experience with security, compliance, and privacy frameworks
• Microsoft SC-200 certification is a benefit
• Networking and Endpoint experience (firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, encryption and IDPS concepts)
• Understanding of device, patch, and security management
• Willingness to take initiative, and to work effectively with employees at all levels in the company
• Self-motivated and detail oriented; able to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve multiple inquiries at once
• Possess good writing and communication skills to effectively develop policies, and procedures, reports and documentation
• Exposure to cloud technologies; AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Security Certifications are a plus

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment, TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each other’s through peer-to-peer learning, workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you’re a recent graduate or further along in your career, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

Find and follow us on: LinkedIn (@tvontario), and X (@TVO).

We invite you to submit your application by June 13, 2025 at 5 pm. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to [e-mail] .