Senior Information Security Analyst

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey, Richmond, City of Langley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Generous vacation package

Defined pension plan

Parenthood top-up

Sick leave

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Professional development days

Tuition waiver

Inhouse training & development

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to lead the security program, provide guidance, and implement controls safeguarding critical information assets. The role includes liaison with IT operations and business units and hands-on incident detection and response.

The successful candidate will advance security policy, risk management, and project leadership across multiple campuses within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• College or university diploma/degree in computing studies with 5+ years in information security.
• Experience leading planning/implementation of major IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead security controls implementation and risk assessments.
• Liaise with business units and IT operations for security requirements.
• Manage incident detection and response activities.
• Contribute to policy development and compliance improvements.

Skills

Information security leadership

Incident response

Risk assessment

Active Directory administration

Project planning

Windows security

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

College/University diploma in computing studies

Tools

Active Directory

Patch management tools

IAM systems

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada's only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC's Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

Competition ID: 4843 Internal Closing Date: October 24, 2026 External Closing Date: Open Until Filled # of Openings: 1 *Salary Information: 15-12 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $42.35 to $46.55 per hour Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required. Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35

We are currently seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Technology (IT) team.

Job Overview

The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior position responsible for providing leadership, technical guidance, recommending and implementing security controls to safeguard KPU's valuable information assets. The analyst will also act as a liaison and work with all KPU business units as well as tactical hands-on resources in IT operations including incident detection and response. The position reports directly to the Director of Information Security.

Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a college or university diploma/degree in computing studies supplemented by 5 + years' progressive experience in an Information Security related field with demonstrated experience related to IT security, auditing and compliance functions.
• Experience leading planning/implementation major IT projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive general understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business needs to security controls.
• Understanding of key trends and players in the Information Security industry, particularly with respect to enterprise solutions, and cloud based technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Operating System patch management tools
• Good understanding of Active Directory User and Group administration.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, and experience with creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of risk assessment methods and technologies.
• Some proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives to meet challenging deadlines. Ability to research, evaluate and plan the implementation of emerging technology.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop security tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and well developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, under own initiative and as an effective team leader.
• Ability to independently organize work to achieve predetermined goals and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge in developing, documenting and maintaining information security policies, processes, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
• Ability to interact with KPU's personnel at all levels and across all business units.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capability to develop and work within an information security team.
• A strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, to provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Healthcare spending account
• Generous vacation package
• Defined pension plan
• Parenthood top-up
• Sick leave
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Professional development days
• Tuition waiver
• Inhouse training & development
• Inter-campus transportation
• and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU's workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.