Security Analyst

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a school of students, faculty, thinkers and makers unlike any other. Established in 1925, we are the only specialized, accredited, public, post-secondary university in British Columbia solely devoted to education and research in the creative sector and its associated knowledge economy. We merge research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment, strengthening our work by the integration of our personal and professional practices. Our strategy, facilities, partnerships and resources are intentionally student-centred to foster dialogue, expression and open connections in support of the next generation of creative and cultural leaders.

Permanent Full-Time Excluded Position
8:30am to 4:30pm / Monday to Friday
(Telecommuting Options Available)

Benefits of Joining the Emily Carr community:

1. Enrollment in a comprehensive benefits package, including Dental Coverage, Extended Health, Disability Coverage and Life Insurance.
2. Membership in the College Pension Plan.
3. Access to personalized telecommuting options.
4. Competitive vacation and Professional Development benefits.

The Security Analyst supports and maintains the University's information security management program and environment, including development, deployment, and use of information security solutions, as well as planning and implementation of information security-related projects. The Security Analyst administers, implements, and supports cybersecurity standard operating procedures, vulnerability management, and manages security infrastructures such as Arctic Wolf managed services, Hyper-V infrastructure for security scanning, and CrowdStrike for servers. The Analyst also participates actively in identity management initiatives, including the deployment and maintenance of middleware solutions such as Midpoint server integrations with Active Directory and Azure AD. The Security Analyst will collaborate closely with the Associate Director, Information Security, and internal IT teams to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity technical support across the University, including contributing to the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists and advises the Associate Director, Cybersecurity in the development, maintenance and implementation of cybersecurity related University policies and standards. Leads the implementation of cybersecurity related strategies in alignment with the University’s strategic objectives and priorities.
2. Maintains and implements technical security controls and processes in support of the University's Information Security Management System.
3. Administers local and cloud-based security configurations and group policies, including Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Centre.
4. Provides advanced cybersecurity support for ITS team on Active Directory, M365 applications, Arctic Wolf infrastructure, and CrowdStrike server protection.
5. Acts as a cybersecurity technical expert for the ITS team, supporting system design, security patch management, system log reviews, identity management integrations (Midpoint), scripting (PowerShell), user account management, and performance monitoring.
6. Maintains and supports cybersecurity management infrastructure, collaborates, and coordinates with infrastructure teams for server, storage, and network setup.
7. Keeps current with cybersecurity developments and current/emerging issues and provides expert guidance to relevant parties across the organization.
8. Provides support for developing information security awareness training materials for the community.
9. Assists in providing threat, risk, and privacy impact analysis for various local and cloud-based systems.
10. Monitors and maintains the security and integrity of all IT systems, communication channels, and data, including confidential and privileged information. Provides confidential security intelligence used to support HR and legal in disciplinary or grievance proceedings, if needed.
11. Maintains access to secured systems, confidential data, and user accounts, including high-profile accounts such as the President’s. In an emergency, in consultation with the CIO and with approval of the President or their surrogate, may override access and revoke security permissions for any user.
12. Supports the Privacy Officer in preparing Privacy Impact Assessments for University systems.
13. Implements controls related to malware, spam, phishing, unauthorized system access, security system policies, user, and computer accounts and multi-domain IT vulnerability management.
14. Monitors and responds to information security related service requests.
15. Maintains up-to-date documentation in appropriate formats.
16. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
2. Minimum five years' technical experience in information security.
3. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. System and network diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
5. Knowledge of IT security solutions and tools for Windows, Linux, and VMware/VCloud environments.
6. Knowledge of IT security best practices, processes, frameworks, and tools.
7. Knowledge of network segmentation, VLANs, and enterprise networks in the context of cybersecurity.
8. Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure and AWS in the context of compliance and security.
9. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
10. Familiarity with IDS/IPS, DLP, security event monitoring, vulnerability assessment, acls and IT forensics.
11. Certifications: professional security and information technology certifications are an asset.
12. Proven system diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
13. Ability to exercise initiative and creative problem-solving to deliver and support a wide range of technology solutions.
14. Ability to analyze, validate, specify, and verify business objectives, processes, and functions.
15. Ability to diagnose and resolve system, software and equipment problems using sound methodology.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
17. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus and identify solutions to complex problems.
18. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
19. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
20. Ability to work independently within policies and guidelines.
21. Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to communicate information and demonstrate the use of technology to both technical and non-technical users in support of an open inclusive learning environment.
22. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within the community.
23. Ability to keep current in area of expertise.
24. Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.

To apply for this job, please visit https://ecuad.peopleadmin.ca. Competition closes on Friday, 25 April 2025.

Emily Carr University especially invites those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. These include women, persons with diverse gender expressions and identities, persons of all sexual orientations, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and First Nations, Metis, Inuit and Indigenous persons. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.