Senior Security Analyst

• DNPFormal Education - College diploma or university degree in the fields of computer science

• Certifications - CISSP, GIAC or similar is preferred

• Experience - Minimum 5 years related IT security experience

• Knowledge - Strong knowledge and experience in some of the following areas.

• Layered network and host based security controls.

• Familiar with PHIPA legislation.

• Understanding of a common industry framework or standards like PCI, NIST, ISO.

• Incident Analysis and Response using tools like EDR and SIEM.

• Threat Risk Assessments.

• Network and Host Operating Systems.

• Security architectures in large complex infrastructures.

• Soft Skills include stress and time management and the ability to work independently.

Under direction of the CISO the position includes participating with the other security team members in the planning and design of the enterprise security architecture. The development and maintenance of information security policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures.

The positions daily tasks include the purchase, install and operation of the layered security controls including NAC, EDR, SIEM, AV, IPS. 

Participating in vulnerability, risk assessments, penetration tests, and audits while interpreting the results to identify gaps and make recommendation on additional solutions or enhancements to improve the information security program.

Researching the latest security best practices, staying ahead of new threats and vulnerabilities and helping to communicate this information within the HITS teams as well as to other groups within the hospital.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Health Information Technology Services (HITS), a division of Hamilton Health Sciences, handles the digital needs for our hospitals in Hamilton Ontario.  The hospital is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. 

Monday to Friday - 9 to 5 with on-call support after hours