Who we are
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.
CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.
At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
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HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
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Retirement Planning Program
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Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
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Work-life balance
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Career Planning Program
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Learning and Professional Development Program
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Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts
Why is this role important?
The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for the operation and maintenance of CIHI’s security infrastructure through proactive enforcement of CIHI’s information security policies, procedures, standards, compliance, and risk management. This role participates in CIHI’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) through the implementation, management and/or monitoring of required Information Security controls and key ISMS processes, including Management, Audit and Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting and Records Management.
What you'll do
1. Administer and maintain CIHI’s security systems, infrastructure, and associated systems including firewalls, VPNs, IPS, web proxies, cryptographic and log management systems, identity management solutions, and endpoint security software.
2. Monitor and examine security appliance and network logs, scrutinize network traffic, and investigate and respond to security incidents, breaches, and cyber threats.
3. Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, perform root cause analysis and audits, and provide recommendations for improvements.
4. Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of IT security policies and procedures.
5. Research and stay current on emerging threats, products, services, protocols, and standards to support security enhancements.
6. Evaluate and test new security software and hardware technologies as required.
7. Provide guidance to junior team members on all matters related to security technology and cybersecurity.
What you'll bring to the table
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 3-5 years experience as a network/security administrator.
- Demonstrated experience with deploying and managing firewalls, VPN solution, intrusion prevention systems, web proxies, endpoint security solutions, SIEMs, identity management solutions, routers, network security devices, and encryption software.
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, risk determination, and issue resolution.
- Experience in threat hunting and digital forensics would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, network administration, and protocols
- Strong knowledge of server operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Linux.
- Expertise in deploying and managing security tools and services for various cloud infrastructures to identify and resolve security issues.
- Experience with cloud models such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, including AWS, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365.
- Solid understanding of Web applications inter-working using Windows/Linux, Apache/IIS and MS SQL/Oracle/MySQL.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
Closing Statement
To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity
At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Additional Requirements
- Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours to maintain systems and participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects such as servers and system appliances.
- Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.
