Security Administrator

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8:30am to 4:30pm / Monday to Friday (Telecommuting Options Available)

Pay Grade M ($76,148 to $81,481 per annum)

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a school of students, faculty, thinkers and makers unlike any other. Established in 1925, we are the only specialized, accredited, public, post-secondary university in British Columbia solely devoted to education and research in the creative sector and its associated knowledge economy. We merge research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment, strengthening our work by the integration of our personal and professional practices.

Our strategy, facilities, partnerships and resources are intentionally student-centred to foster dialogue, expression and open connections in support of the next generation of creative and cultural leaders.

The Security Administrator maintains and supports the University’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure, including Identity and Access Management, Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident and Vulnerability Management as well as assist in planning and implementing related projects. The Security Administrator is responsible for providing Tier 3 technical support to all members of the University and provides backup support for other functions in Information Technology Services as needed.

Benefits of Joining the Emily Carr community:

• Enrollment in a comprehensive benefits package, including Dental Coverage, Extended Health, Disability Coverage and Life Insurance.
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan.
• Access to personalized telecommuting options.
• Competitive vacation and Professional Development benefits.

As the successful applicant, you should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a combination of cybersecurity, network and system administration in Linux and Windows environments.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cybersecurity or network security certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CCNA, Microsoft Security, Azure Security) or equivalent demonstrated experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Linux with Virtual environments, such as Open Stack or Hyper
  
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• Knowledge of IT security best practices, standards, processes and tools.
• Experience with managing Microsoft and MySQL databases (on prem and cloud).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux and Windows server configuration and maintenance.
• Scripting experience with Power Shell, PHP, Python, Perl, or Bash.
• Experience with Identity and Access Management Tools, middleware and integration automation solutions.
• In depth knowledge of Internet technologies (Encryption, Enterprise Cloud, DNS, Firewalls, Penetration Testing).
• Knowledge of network segmentation and security, (VLANS, SASE, NAC, ISE) and common cybersecurity services (e.g. SOC, Arctic Wolf, EDR/XDR).
• Experience with security and identity management fundamentals such as Role Based Access, Least Privilege, Just in time access, Entra Directory Management with Multi Factor Authentication, as well as Privileged Access Management solutions, etc.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management and Remediation (i.e. Arctic Wolf Risk Management, Nessus scans, Nmap, and Fail2ban) is an asset.
• Experience working in an ITIL-based service environment is an asset.
• Proven abilities in IT cybersecurity system design.
• Proven system and security diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with intrusion detection, DLP, and SIEM tools.
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven threat hunting skills with the ability to identify, plan, and resolve threats.
• Ability to work with considerable independence as well as working productively and supportively in a team environment.
• Ability to keep current in the area of expertise.
• Ability to prioritize work between project assignments and support issues.

Typical

Duties include:

• Maintains, monitors and provides technical support for various services, such as SOC Management, cybersecurity systems (such as Azure/Entra Purview, PAM Solutions, EDR/XDR, etc.), and…