Senior Technical Analyst, Security Operations

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 74,618 - 107,264; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Senior Technical Analyst for Security Operations. The role involves supporting operational security tools, managing security systems, and adhering to ITIL policies. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and five years of relevant experience in security technologies, including Advanced Malware detection and related tools. This full-time position offers a salary range of $74,618 to $107,264 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience administering security technologies.
• Knowledge and experience with Sentinel and Defender in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Support operational security tools and technologies.
• Manage and support the Security Incident and Event Management solution.
• Provide guidance to the security operations team.
• Adhere to ITIL-based Change Management policies.

Skills

Technical knowledge in information systems

Verbal and written communication

Ability to deal with others

Programming skills in various languages

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Education

Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science

Tools

Advanced Malware detection

Cisco FirePower IPS

Cisco WSA

Tenable Vulnerability Scanner

Sentinel & LogRhythm SIEMs

Forensic tools

Job description

Senior Technical Analyst, Security Operations - (223980)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8:30-16:30

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$39.03 - $56.11

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Feb. 2 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager IM/IT Security, the Senior Technical Analyst (STA), IM/IT Security works as a senior technical resource primarily supporting the delivery of operational security tools and technologies for Island Health.

The STA provides the senior technical skills required and is responsible for the daily management, integration, technical delivery, and support of Island Health s Security Incident and Event Management solution, Web Security Gateway, Intrusion Prevention, Vulnerability Management and Forensic investigation tools. The STA provides guidance and direction to members of the security operations team, represent security operations with respect to initiatives and projects within Island Health and IM/IT, as well as act as the senior resource responsible for the analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance of security operations systems and any related layered products, utilities and hardware.

This effort includes ongoing response to Service Desk incidents and problems as well as strict adherence to Island Health s ITIL-based Change Management policies and processes. This role will be expected to have the skills necessary to manage and maintain the operational environment of our security operations infrastructure and will also be a key resource on behalf new initiatives such as planning and implementing upgrades to existing technologies as well as challenging new projects and technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science, with five (5) years' recent related experience (such as administering security technologies including but not limited to Advanced Malware detection, FirePower IPS, Cisco WSA, Tenable Vulnerability Scanner, Sentinel & LogRhythm SIEMs and Forensics tools)

Skills And Abilities

• A broad, senior level of technical knowledge in relation to information systems, networking and technical architecture.
• Active CISSP, SANS GIAC, and/or industry recognized computer forensics certification strongly preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to write programs in a variety of programming languages.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.

In accordance with the skills and abilities as described in the Senior Technical Analyst Security Operations job description, candidates must also have knowledge and experience with Sentinel and Defender in a Microsoft Azure environment.

The salary range for this position is $74,618 (min) to $93,273 (midpoint) to $107,264 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.