Senior Security Analyst

Job Description

Senior Security Analyst 

Corporate Services – IT Operations

 

Status: (1) Regular Full-Time position  

Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834 per annum 

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, on-call rotation and/or shift work

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite

 

Are you a seasoned security expert with a passion for safeguarding complex environments and driving technological innovation? We’re looking for a Senior Security Analyst to lead the integration and management of cutting-edge security technologies, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and data across the organization.

 

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing robust security solutions to meet the evolving needs of the business. You’ll provide technical leadership and expert guidance to a team of Security Analysts, helping to protect against unauthorized access, integrity violations, and other security threats. From firewalls to cloud access security brokers, you’ll work with a wide range of technologies to ensure the organization’s security posture is world-class.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead & Mentor: Provide technical leadership and expert advice to Security Analysts, guiding them through complex technical challenges and ensuring effective solutions are implemented.
• Evaluate & Recommend: Research and recommend new security products or services that can improve security delivery and efficiency, ensuring the organization stays ahead of potential threats.
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Use your deep technical knowledge to resolve complex security issues, from troubleshooting to identifying permanent fixes for vulnerabilities. You’ll be the go-to expert when new or unusual security challenges arise.
• Project Leadership: Lead initiatives to research, evaluate, test, and implement new security technologies. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the work of Security Analysts, reviewing technical documentation and ensuring that new product builds meet rigorous quality standards before deployment.
• Patch Management: Analyze security patches for potential vulnerabilities and assess their stability and impact on the production environment, ensuring that only the most effective and secure patches are deployed.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the security team and IT services division. You’ll proactively contribute to improving operational processes and procedures.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Work alongside other IT professionals and departmental teams to contribute to project planning, implementation, and ongoing support for security services. Your input will be critical in shaping future service offerings.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with emerging security technologies and best practices to ensure you maintain and upgrade your skills in this fast-paced, ever-evolving field.
• Adherence to Standards: Perform all duties in strict alignment with IT standards and security policies, ensuring compliance with best practices and organizational guidelines.

 

What the role requires:

• University or college graduate in computer science or related discipline with minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar technology infrastructure environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expert knowledge of networking systems (DNS, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory), protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, VoIP, xDSL, TCP/IP and 802.1x.
• Proficiency with security/authority systems in use at the Region of Peel (e.g. firewalls, virtual private networks, endpoint protection discovery and response, intrusion prevention, cloud access security broker, Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, as well as other associated components
• Demonstrated knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention system and protocols, penetration and vulnerability testing, advanced threat protection, mail & web filters, security information and event management, network protocols and packet analysis tools
• Progressive technical knowledge and knowledge of best practices in Information Technology service delivery such as SDLC, PMBOK, COBIT and ITIL

 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrates attention to detail, practical problem solving abilities, ability to proactively identify opportunities and quickly implement solutions
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to build and foster partnerships with clients, technical team, and management in an audience-friendly manner
• Driven to continual improvement of processes and working environment
• Able to handle fluctuating workloads, conflicting priorities, and concurrent activities
• Able to work independently and has the desire to learn and share knowledge with team members
• Effective team player with excellent customer service skills along with a demonstrated commitment to service excellence, quality and client communication
• Demonstrates analytical skills along with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Exercise sound judgement and make decisions within scope of position
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

 

Nice to have:  

• Certification in PMBOK, COBIT and ITIL an asset
• Knowledge of following products like Check Point, Microsoft cloud security technologies, services and best practices, and Cisco security technologies will be considered an asset
• Certification in Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM. GIAC) is an asset 

 

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable) 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays 
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing  
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources 

 

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

 

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.    

 

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.  

 

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

  

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

 

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

  

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

 

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

 

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.