Cyber Security Operations Administrator

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Administrative Full-time New Position

Conestoga is one of Ontario’s fastest-growing colleges and a leader in polytechnic education.

Do you like solving new and interesting problems? Do you enjoy learning and mastering new technology? Are you keeping up with current cybersecurity trends and technology advancements?

Come join the Cyber Security Operations team at Conestoga!

The incumbent participates in the planning, evaluation, implementation, and operation of hardware and software security solutions. The incumbent monitors for threats leverage solutions to identify threats and protects the organization by responding to and containing cyber risks.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement with 4 days remote and 1 day on-site at 3065 King Street, Kitchener location.

Responsibilities

Cyber Threat Monitoring and Detection:

• Deploy and test technology to log critical events
• Develop techniques to trigger alarms and identify possible cyber threats requiring investigation
• Analyze firewall traffic and network, system, & application security logs for threat awareness
• Investigate and recommend hardware or software solutions to enhance existing security measures
• Identify threats and take proactive measures to minimize exposure and risk
• Escalate security incidents and system breaches to Senior Cyber Security team members & department leadership
• Collaborate with network and infrastructure specialists to ensure network administration and server installations meet security standards and compliance requirements
• Contain security threats as quickly as possible, once discovered, while minimizing impacts to business operations
  

Identity, Endpoint, & System Management

• Ensure that identity, endpoint, and system management policies are properly defined and adhered to
• Audit any known exceptions to policies on a regular basis, work with other operational teams to ensure that onboarded resources are securely configured
• Process system creation, modification, onboarding, offboarding, and system lifecycle management tasks
• Provide guidance, support, triage, and escalation points for life cycle management of Identities, Endpoints, and Systems.
  

Auditing and Investigation

• Investigate attempts to circumvent security protocols
• Audit the activities of College staff and students to ensure policy compliance.
• Investigate security and privacy breaches by reviewing logs, interpreting data, and developing documentation for the legal department.
• Coordinate the collection of evidence during forensic investigations by working with internal resources, regulatory authorities, and enforcement agencies
• Deliver workshops and education to the ITS department regarding cyber risks and case studies related to cybersecurity
• Coordinate cyber-threat awareness training to assess risk competencies of Conestoga employees
• Stay current on existing threats and risks that could impact the College
• Coordinate with InfoSec communities on emerging threats
  

Qualifications

• Two-year Diploma in an Information Technology field of study
• IT Data Security certifications: SSCP, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate are considered an asset
• Three years of related practical experience
• Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols
• System administration experience in an Active Directory and Windows Server environment
• Familiarity with Azure cloud and Office 365 is preferred
  

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Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.

Based on the guidance provided by our local Public Health authority, Conestoga College will continue to take appropriate measures to protect the safety and well-being of our college community and prospective candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process. Offers of employment are contingent upon compliance with our COVID Community Safety policy which requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination, or a formal College approved exemption, will be required to fulfill this condition of employment.