Senior Analyst, Cyber Security

George Brown Polytechnic; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 57,882 - 82,439; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Pension plan

Vacation time

Tuition assistance

Continuing Education discounts

Equitable work environment

Job summary

George Brown Polytechnic is seeking a Senior Cyber Security professional to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing management of security operations across our hybrid campus network in Toronto.

The role emphasizes securing cloud and on‑premises environments, building staff awareness, and guiding risk-based decisions to protect critical assets and data integrity. Immediate start is required with collaboration across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Cyber Security or IT is required.
• CCSP, CCSK, CompTIA Security+, and Microsoft security certifications required.
• Minimum of five years IT/Infrastructure/Architecture experience with at least one year in Cyber Security; experience with OS security solutions (including cloud) in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the functional design, implementation, and maintenance of Cyber Security’s operational capabilities.
• Defines security requirements and supports secure architecture and design of solutions to meet business needs while minimizing risks.
• Designs security configurations for new software and appliances to monitor the College network and systems.
• Manages Security Awareness training, including in-person and virtual sessions and reporting on gaps.
• Monitors critical solutions to define baselines and measure control effectiveness.
• Performs risk assessments and remediates gaps to improve security posture.
• Develops and improves the Cyber Security training program to mitigate human risk.
• Creates and updates security documentation to maximize controls and service availability.
• Supports incident response with root cause analysis and containment strategies.
• Conducts architecture reviews to prioritize asset security and risk management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cyber Security

Security Architecture

Incident Response

Risk Assessment

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Four-year degree in Cyber Security or IT

CCSP

CCSK

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Security Certification

Job description

SALARY: Payband L, starting rate $50.93 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

WORK MODALITY: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite)

STATUS: Full-Time Support

VACANCY: Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision

To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the functional design, implementation, and maintenance of Cyber Security’s operational capabilities.
• Defines security requirements and supports the secure architecture and design of various solutions to meet business needs while minimizing risks.
• Designs security configuration and controls for the introduction of the new software and virtual or physical appliances to assist with security monitoring of the College network and systems.
• Manages the Security Awareness training program for the College staff, which includes in-person training, virtual training, delivery of training exercises and reporting on gaps and non-compliance.
• Monitors critical solutions and environments to gain visibility, define security baselines, and apply pertinent metrics to measure control effectiveness.
• Identifies patterns of anomalous activity across the infrastructure and recommends opportunities for improvement as part of ongoing risk monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
• Develops, implements, and improves the Cyber Security training and awareness program to influence and mitigate human risks and help foster a risk-aware security culture.
• Creates, reviews, and updates applicable security-related documentation to maximize security, service availability, efficiency, and effectiveness of security controls and the program overall.
• Performs security gap assessments and identifies, tracks, and provides support and expertise to remediate the gaps and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supports Cyber Security’s incident response plan by performing root cause analysis and recommends strategies to contain and eradicate threats while facilitating forensics investigations.
• Conducts risk assessments and infrastructure/architecture reviews to build and sustain an organizational risk profile prioritizing the identification and security of critical business assets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Four-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Cyber Security, or Information Technology (IT) is required.
• Additional requirements obtained through courses include: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), CompTIA Security+, and Microsoft certification in the areas of security design, implementation, or administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ of progressive Information Technology and Infrastructure/Architecture experience with a minimum of one year focused on Cyber Security. Experience in planning, configuring, deploying, and maintaining OS security solutions (including cloud) in an enterprise environment.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to manage numerous complex and demanding tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, assign tasks, and set priorities.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and select appropriate actions.
• Excellent organizational, planning, coordinating, and project management skills; solid attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and people skills.
• Ability to travel between campuses and to industry or educational conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our Polytechnic.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic’s priorities on diversity and equity.
• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

• Hybrid work opportunities
• a competitive pension plan
• generous holiday and vacation time
• a tuition assistance program
• discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses
• an equitable work environment where everyone matters

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [e-mail] confidentially.