Senior Systems Analyst

This position provides leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of secure, cost-effective I&IT solutions. The Senior Technical Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and remediating cyber vulnerabilities (CVE), supporting application and infrastructure security, and ensuring that OPS systems remain resilient and aligned with industry best practices.

ResponsibilitiesCybersecurity & Vulnerability Remediation

• Provide senior-level technical analysis, research, and coordination of remediation activities for identified CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).
• Deploy patches, upgrades, uninstalls, bug fixes, and configuration changes across applications, operating systems, middleware, and database technologies.
• Identify innovative remediation approaches to address cybersecurity threats and platform vulnerabilities.
• Advise stakeholders on vulnerability findings, risk implications, and recommended remediation strategies.
• Support the protection of OPS information assets in alignment with security standards, privacy considerations, and industry best practices.

Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery

• Provide expertise in the analysis, design, and architecture of secure systems solutions.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost analyses, and solution evaluations for new and existing applications or technical components.
• Guide the development, testing, integration, and deployment of systems solutions into client environments.
• Lead projects through all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, scheduling, resource estimation, technical oversight, and progress reporting.
• Translate business needs and documentation into accurate and actionable technical specifications.

Application & Database Support

• Lead teams supporting relational and multi-dimensional databases, as well as Java, Citrix, and GIS technologies.
• Design and develop complex applications utilizing relational and multi-dimensional data structures.
• Provide implementation and post-implementation support to ensure system stability and performance.

Technical Evaluation & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the assessment and selection of software, hardware, and technology solutions, particularly as they relate to cybersecurity and vulnerability remediation.
• Recommend improvements to tools, methodologies, standards, and performance criteria for application development.
• Ensure all recommended solutions align with project goals and organizational objectives.

Collaboration & Coaching

• Work closely with internal OPS teams and external vendors to ensure effective communication, coordination, and technical alignment.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts throughout all stages of SDLC and project execution.

Desirable Skills

• Experience assessing and remediating cyber vulnerabilities, especially CVEs.
• Knowledge of RAD (Rapid Application Development) methodologies.
• Experience with middleware, gateways, and multi-tiered system architectures.
• Understanding of Information Management principles, policies, and practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining documentation in alignment with approved methodologies.
• Knowledge of dimensions, facts, and multi-dimensional structures (e.g., cubes).

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have providing specialized technical expertise in the analysis and design of systems solutions related to Cyber Security and Vulnerability Remediation (CVE), including patching, uninstalling components, bug fixes, and code changes?
• How many years of experience do you have identifying, remediating, and mitigating security threats or weaknesses through CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)?
• How many years of experience do you have effectively communicating and collaborating with internal technical teams and external vendors to support project or security remediation activities?
• Do you have at least 5 years of experience performing senior-level technical analysis and systems solution design related to cybersecurity and vulnerability remediation? If yes, how many years?

Location:

• Toronto, ON (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON