Posted 10 months ago
Senior Technical Analyst, Security Operations
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Senior Technical Analyst for IM/IT Security operations, reporting to the Manager IM/IT Security. The role runs daily management, integration and support of the SIEM, web security gateway, intrusion prevention, vulnerability management and forensic tools, and guides the security operations team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support SIEM, web security, IPS, vulnerability and forensic tools
- Resolve Service Desk security incidents and problems
- Plan and implement upgrades and new security projects
- Guide the security operations team
- Follow ITIL change management policies
Requirements summary:
- Computer science diploma or degree, five years recent related experience
- Experience with Cisco IPS, WSA, Tenable and SIEM platforms
- Broad senior technical knowledge of systems, networking and architecture
- CISSP, GIAC or forensics certification strongly preferred
- Ability to write programs in several languages
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager IM/IT Security, the Senior Technical Analyst (STA), IM/IT Security works as a senior technical resource primarily supporting the delivery of operational security tools and technologies for Island Health.
The STA provides the senior technical skills required and is responsible for the daily management, integration, technical delivery, and support of Island Health s Security Incident and Event Management solution, Web Security Gateway, Intrusion Prevention, Vulnerability Management and Forensic investigation tools. The STA provides guidance and direction to members of the security operations team, represent security operations with respect to initiatives and projects within Island Health and IM/IT, as well as act as the senior resource responsible for the analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance of security operations systems and any related layered products, utilities and hardware.
This effort includes ongoing response to Service Desk incidents and problems as well as strict adherence to Island Health s ITIL-based Change Management policies and processes. This role will be expected to have the skills necessary to manage and maintain the operational environment of our security operations infrastructure and will also be a key resource on behalf new initiatives such as planning and implementing upgrades to existing technologies as well as challenging new projects and technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science, with five (5) years' recent related experience (such as administering security technologies including but not limited to Advanced Malware detection, FirePower IPS, Cisco WSA, Tenable Vulnerability Scanner, Sentinel & LogRhythm SIEMs and Forensics tools)
Skills And Abilities
- A broad, senior level of technical knowledge in relation to information systems, networking and technical architecture.
- Active CISSP, SANS GIAC, and/or industry recognized computer forensics certification strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to write programs in a variety of programming languages.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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