Information Systems Security Analyst

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Canada is seeking an Information Systems Security Analyst to enhance their IT security framework. The role involves evaluating security impacts, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in security analysis and project management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Robust pension plan

Disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in collating incident and security data.
• Experience in providing advice to various technical levels.
• Experience in evaluating security impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT security operations and evaluate security impacts.
• Act as a subject matter expert on IT security for projects.
• Support digital forensics and security investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of IM/IT systems

Security incident analysis

Project management

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Post-secondary education in computer systems applications

CISSP certification

Job description

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Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit: Security Branch

Classification: CS-3

Tenure: Continuing

Work Arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week at their own expense.

We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.

Note:Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC),recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC .

The Role

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Analyst to support our Security Branch. The Information Systems Security Analyst would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Information Systems Security Analyst is responsible for providing information protection and IT security services in support of NRC’s strategic objectives.

Provision of IT security operations such as, but no limited to, evaluating and advising on the security impact of any changes to NRC’s IT and network infrastructure, responding to and, where appropriate, resolving or escalating reported security incidents, acting as a “clearinghouse” for threat and vulnerability information within NRC, by monitoring sources of threat and vulnerability data and sharing that data with IT staff across NRC.

The Information Systems Security Analyst acts as the IT security subject matter expert on IT projects in collaboration with corporate IT/IM service providers to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.

Performs and provides technical support to the Risk Management team by correcting system deficiencies and maintaining a good understanding of the overall security posture of the organization.

Provide Technical Information Systems support to Shared Services Canada functions such as email, directory services, desktop mitigation tools/services, antivirus applications, and vulnerability analysis.
The Information Systems Security Analyst will support Security Branch’s administration investigation function including seizure and storage of evidence and digital forensics.

The work requires continuous study of network and IT security processes, systems and software, to remain aware of new features and requirements. It also requires regular and ongoing study of trends and developments in the IT field in general, and the IT security field in particular.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Post-secondary education and completion of a 2 or 3 year certificate/diploma program in computer systems applications, information systems and associated information protection and security applications; or equivalent, plus CISSP.

• Experience in collating incident and other security data to produce Briefing Notes and Forensic Reports.
• Experience in project management and project leadership.
• Experience in providing advice and assistance to individuals at many levels of technical knowledge and administrative responsibility.
• Experience evaluating and advising on security impacts.
• Experience reviewing and conducting vulnerability assessments on accounts, systems and interface devices.

Assets:Experience investigating and analyzing serious security incidents.

Experience in presenting to various large audiences, with different levels of knowledge (both technical and non-technical).

Condition of Employment

A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required.Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of IM/IT systems hardware, software and operating systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection and associated network protocols and concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant federal legislation, policies, standards and guidance to interpret and ensure compliance.
• Ability to monitor sources of threat and vulnerability data.
• Ability to investigate and analyze serious security incidents.
• Ability to give briefings to employees at various levels.
• Knowledge in advanced diagnostics and problem solving.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management.
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Organizational and environmental awareness (Level 3)

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• A pre-qualified listmay be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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