IT Security Administrator

Overview

Your Opportunity

Dillon’s is looking for a highly motivated and experienced IT Security Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining the security posture of our organization's information systems and data. This role requires a strong blend of system administration experience and dedicated security experience to implement, monitor, and manage various security technologies and processes.

This position is available at our Dillon London ON office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEMs, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).
• Monitor security alerts and incidents, and respond effectively to security threats.
• Manage Data Protection, Backup and Retention solutions
• Manage patching, vulnerability scans, and updates across all devices and systems.
• Participate in the delivery of security projects
• Assist in the process of assessing the security posture of potential and existing cloud vendors.
• Assist with security audits and risk assessments and monthly reporting.
• Assist with the creation and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees.
• Manage user access controls, identity and access management (IAM), and role-based permissions.
• Participate in incident response planning and execution.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and backup validation routines
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the secure integration of data, systems and applications.
• Stay up to date on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Information Technology-related diploma or degree from a recognized College or University.
• Solid understanding of security tools, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms such as Sumo Logic, CrowdStrike, Cisco DUO, Proofpoint, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Proficiency with operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux) and virtualization technologies.
• Relevant certifications CompTIA Security+, CEH, or similar is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of related experience such as a System Administrator, Cybersecurity etc.
• Experience managing Microsoft environments a must (365, Active Directory, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms and security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with incident response procedures and logging/monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) is an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. 
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!