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Senior Information Security Analyst - Competition ID: 4843
@ Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
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Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hiring a Senior Information Security Analyst to provide leadership and technical guidance, recommend and implement security controls, and liaise with business units and IT operations including incident response. The role is a permanent full-time hybrid position at $42.35 to $46.55 per hour, with occasional travel between campuses.
Responsibilities:
- Lead information security planning and implementation
- Recommend and implement security controls
- Liaise with business units and IT operations
- Support incident detection and response
Requirements summary:
- College or university diploma/degree in computing studies
- 5+ years progressive information security experience
- Experience leading major IT projects
- Knowledge of Windows, Active Directory and network security
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Tools & skills
Active DirectoryWindows ServerPatch management toolsIdentity and access management systemsAnti-malware solutionsNetwork security appliancesDesktop security tools
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- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computing studies |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Transit support |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C. Your Career Starts Here.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 68
- Reported office locations
- 12666 72 Ave, Main Building, Room 206, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8, CA
- Business categories
- Higher Education
- Colleges & Universities
- Education
- Other recorded names
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- KPU Melville School of Business
- Specialties
- Certificate
- Diploma and BBA Programs and Partners-In-Marketing: Kwantlen's School of Business has partnered up with the Surrey Board of Trade to offer students real life experience working with local businesses
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | CertificateDiploma and BBA Programs and Partners-In-Marketing: Kwantlen's School of Business has partnered up with the Surrey Board of Trade to offer students real life experience working with local businesses |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
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Job description
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID: 4843
Internal Closing Date: October 24, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 15-12 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $42.35 to $46.55 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
We are currently seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Technology (IT) team.
Job Overview
The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior position responsible for providing leadership, technical guidance, recommending and implementing security controls to safeguard KPU’s valuable information assets. The analyst will also act as a liaison and work with all KPU business units as well as tactical hands-on resources in IT operations including incident detection and response. The position reports directly to the Director of Information Security.
Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.
Education And Experience
Please click here for a more detailed job description.
As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID: 4843
Internal Closing Date: October 24, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 15-12 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $42.35 to $46.55 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
We are currently seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Technology (IT) team.
Job Overview
The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior position responsible for providing leadership, technical guidance, recommending and implementing security controls to safeguard KPU’s valuable information assets. The analyst will also act as a liaison and work with all KPU business units as well as tactical hands-on resources in IT operations including incident detection and response. The position reports directly to the Director of Information Security.
Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.
Education And Experience
- Completion of a college or university diploma/degree in computing studies supplemented by 5 + years’ progressive experience in an Information Security related field with demonstrated experience related to IT security, auditing and compliance functions.
- Experience leading planning/implementation major IT projects.
- Comprehensive general understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business needs to security controls.
- Understanding of key trends and players in the Information Security industry, particularly with respect to enterprise solutions, and cloud based technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Operating System patch management tools
- Good understanding of Active Directory User and Group administration.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, and experience with creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Good understanding of risk assessment methods and technologies.
- Some proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments.
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives to meet challenging deadlines. Ability to research, evaluate and plan the implementation of emerging technology.
- Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop security tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, under own initiative and as an effective team leader.
- Ability to independently organize work to achieve predetermined goals and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge in developing, documenting and maintaining information security policies, processes, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
- Ability to interact with KPU's personnel at all levels and across all business units.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capability to develop and work within an information security team.
- A strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, to provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.
Please click here for a more detailed job description.
As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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