It Security Analyst

Niagara Casinos; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Casinos is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join our team in Canada. This salaried, full-time position focuses on deploying, operating, and monitoring security platforms, while analyzing incidents and ensuring policy alignment across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has a cyber security or CS degree, 1–3 years of experience, and relevant certifications (SSCP/Security+; CISSP a plus). Expect a fast-paced environment with 24/7 readiness and continuous improvement of our

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Cyber Security or Computer Science
• 1–3 years’ experience in enterprise security engineering and operations
• ISC2 SSCP or CompTIA Security+ certification; CISSP is a strong asset
• Knowledge of application/system/network/infrastructure vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of IT security, monitoring tools and vulnerability/patch management
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines
• A passion for information security

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate and monitor information security technology
• Identify and analyze security incidents
• Support risk documentation and remediation with cross-functional teams
• Maintain security tool hygiene and asset inventory alignment
• Develop security training content and awareness initiatives
• Support vendor security assessments and regulatory reporting
• Maintain and test security policies, baselines and procedures
• Assist in audits and licensing across jurisdictions

Skills

Security engineering

Vulnerability management

Incident response

IT monitoring tools

Patch management

Time management

Attention to detail

Information security

Education

University/college degree in Cyber Security or CS

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

DLP

DNS/Web security

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Regular

GREAT PEOPLE out there… we should know we hire them!

IT SECURITY ANALYST

Full Time

Salaried

Target Salary Range $63,000 to $71,900 per annum

Placement within the hiring range is based on skills and experience

Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Security , the role will be responsible for the deployment, operation and monitoring of information security technology and for identifying and analyzing security incidents. The role will be pivotal in embedding and implementing the company’s information security policies, standards, and procedures. Do you have excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills? Does the IT Security field intrigue you? Are you persistently curious and guided by a strong sense of ethics, then we may have just the opportunity for you! Come join a great team of great people committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The job involves:

• Implementing, monitoring and managing security platforms including SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Email Security, DLP, and DNS/Web Security tools
• Performing daily triage, investigation, and escalation of security alerts and detections
• Performing vulnerability scans, track remediation, and maintaining asset inventory alignment, assisting in the creation of risk documentation, and supporting remediation efforts across a cross-functional team
• Performing health check and maintenance activities across security tools, including agent coverage analysis, security tool hygiene, asset tagging, regular review of rules and exceptions, tuning, and troubleshooting support
• Contributing to the development of information security training and awareness activities; including content development and recommendations, threat simulation, phishing exercises, and campaign tracking
• Assisting in the collection, analysis and tracking of vendor security assessments
• Maintaining and regularly testing the organization’s security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures)
• Assisting in reporting activities, including regulatory reports, regular metrics, and trend analysis
• Identifying and assessing information security risks and defining appropriate mitigating controls
• Continually improving the overall effectiveness of the security program and response process
• Performing user access reviews
• Providing support for internal and external audits
• Obtaining and maintaining applicable gaming licenses in multiple jurisdictions as required
• Working as one team under stressful conditions during high volume business levels
• Flexibility to support a 24/7/365 operation

The ideal candidate has:

• A University degree or college diploma in Cyber Security or Computer Science
• Minimum 1 - 3 years’ experience in enterprise security engineering and operations
• ISC2 SSCP or CompTIA Security+ certification, ISC2 CISSP certification a strong asset
• Knowledge of application/system/network/infrastructure vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of IT security, monitoring tools and experience in vulnerability and patch management
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines
• A passion for information security

We confirm that we do not use AI in screening of applicants, and this position is an existing vacancy

Niagara Casinos is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment by providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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