Analyst, Information Security

Ville de Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary: $85 947,68 - $104 577,20  annually (2025 rates of pay)

Requisition ID: 18463 
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept. 
Service: Information Technology Services 
Branch: Technology Security Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent  
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $85 947,68 - $104 577,20  annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean  
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology 
Application Close: 30/07/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Technology Security Branch is responsible for managing a comprehensive, corporate-wide technology security program that balances the need to protect the business with the need to run the business, and aligns with industry best practices. The Branch provides technology security expertise, ensures the identification, assessment and mitigation of technological threats, risks and vulnerabilities to the City’s IT infrastructure, assets and electronic information, and oversees the resolution of any technology security incidents.\

You are responsible for monitoring and reporting on corporate-wide activities that could/would impact the security of the organization’s information and technology environment. You also participate in related investigations, and support IT security enhancements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree or community college diploma in computer science or related field

Minimum of 5 years of information technology related experience including a minimum of 2 years information technology security experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Related Information/Technology Security certification is desirable (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, CAP, EC-Council)

KNOWLEDGE

Basic security principles and best practices in a networking environment
Security tools and solutions at both the client and enterprise levels
Data security methods, access control systems, encryption and authentication tools
Common network applications such as MS Exchange, Citrix, Right Fax, MS SMS tool
Desktop operating systems – Microsoft Windows family
Server operating systems - Microsoft Windows Server family, Solaris, Linux
Mobile operating systems – Blackberry OS, Apple iOS, Google Android
Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, HTTPS, IPSec, SSH
Enterprise wide networking concepts and related security issues
Public key infrastructures including X.500+ directories, administration and maintenance
Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions
Security software reporting capabilities
Forensic Tools such as Encase
City services and applications dependent on the network
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems
Conduct diagnostic and investigative efforts
Work in close partnership with other IT resources
Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Analytical skills
Write reports, documentation and procedures
Work calmly and systematically under stressful situations
Provide technical leadership and take initiative
Liaise effectively with all levels of staff, city partners and vendors
Plan for the impact of technology changes on the city
Tactful and helpful with other staff
Able to interact with other organizations’ technical staff effectively
Well organized and reliable
Able to handle multiple tasks, and work independently with minimum supervision
Trustworthy with privilege accounts and information
Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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ESC-CSE@ottawa.ca

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