Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

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555 Seymour Street 750, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 3H6
full-time . August 7, 2025

Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Cybersecurity, the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for safeguarding BCNET’s network and infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of network protocols and behavioral patterns, as well as the ability to identify and respond to cybersecurity threats.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with BCNET’s IT and Network Services teams to ensure the security of the management network and related systems. Responsibilities include monitoring security incidents, implementing protective measures, and maintaining documentation through ticketing systems and change management tools.

This position plays a critical role in protecting the organization by utilizing a variety of technologies and best practices to prevent, detect, and manage information security risks.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Working with the Director, Cybersecurity and as a member of the Cybersecurity team, deploy, maintain and upgrade security tooling, including vulnerability management, logging pipelines, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and automation
Monitor security infrastructure activity and connectivity, diagnosing and resolving technical problems or gaps
Be a contributing voice in sourcing and implementation of relevant tools and countermeasures
Support the development of incident response plans, business continuity and disaster recovery documentation
Assess server infrastructure vulnerabilities and issues, maintaining technical liaison with vendors and suppliers
Advise and make recommendations on technical life cycle planning implementation, improving security controls within BCNET infrastructure
Employing technical expertise, collaborate with all cross-functional departments in developing, maintaining, and communicating solutions with BCNET staff and customers
Triage, analyze and prioritize security events, alerts and incidents; maintain documentation for both policy and auditable standards
Work independently to see operational projects to completion; work collaboratively with peers and other team members to meet objectives
Participate in the development of best practices, standards, processes and procedures across the technical stack
Maintain appropriate professional designations and up-to-date knowledge of security landscape
Occasionally required to provide after-hours support on a rotational basis or be available off-hours to aid in incident response, maintenance, or emergency infrastructure activities

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

Three to five years of relevant experience as a security analyst, systems/network administrator, network security engineer or security operations engineer
Proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration
Knowledge of computer networking, TCP/IP, routing and switching, firewalls, VPN
Command of Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripting
Experience developing SIEM correlation rules, reports and dashboards to detect emerging threats
Solid understanding of events, related fields in log records and alerts reported by various data sources such as Windows/Unix systems, IDS/IPS, AV, HIDS/HIPS, WAFs, firewalls and web proxies
Proficiency in a variety of query languages (SQL, KQL, EQL)
Experience with virtualization systems like VMware ESXi, KVM or MS Hyper-V
College diploma or university degree in computer science or related fields or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training

Desired

Hands-on experience investigating common types of attacks such as brute-force, phishing, DLP, DDoS and data exfiltration
Experience with vulnerability and information security risk assessments
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
Knowledge of investigative forensics and analysis of security incidents
Understanding of regular expressions, development of custom parsers
Hands-on experience with threat hunting and modeling aligned with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
Experience with red and/or purple-teaming activities

Assets

Cybersecurity certifications from (including but not limited to) ISC2, ISACA, GIAC, OffSec
Familiarity with ELK stack, Jira, Confluence
Exposure to automation tools (i.e. Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Experience working within the higher education sector

Benefits and Perks:

Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work remotely and in our Downtown Vancouver office
Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage from day one, including extended health, dental, vision, and a wellness allowance.
Defined Pension Plan: Secure your future with our defined benefits pension plan.
Professional Development: Annual allowance for skill-building and growth opportunities.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days and year-end office closure.
Volunteer Day: One paid day annually to support a cause you care about.
Inclusive Culture: Supportive workplace with team-building events and activities.
Convenient Office Location: Easy access by transit and close to great coffee spots!

About BCNET

Who We Are

We are a small dynamic team that loves what we do and thrives on our ability to make a difference for our higher education member community in British Columbia. Our diverse team is passionate, collaborative, responsive and entrepreneurial. We share a desire for learning and working together for the greater good of each other and our members. With a flexible work environment, great benefits and the opportunity to develop your skills, you can put your talent to work and reap the rewards.

What We Do

We are a member-centric services organization that continually engages with our community to provide technology and services that enables excellence in teaching, learning and research. We equip our members with opportunities to work together to learn, explore, evaluate and shape the development of technology, services and procurement solutions that serve their collective interests.

Why We Do It

Our motivation is to enable members with technology and services to support excellence in teaching, learning and research. We aim to enhance the quality of services, drive down costs, maximize efficiencies, empower digital transformation, share knowledge and human and capital resources so that all can benefit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BCNET is committed to equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from everyone and offer reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you need accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our HR department at HR@bc.net with your specific request. Our team will work with you to ensure you have the support you need to participate fully in our recruitment process.

Compensation

$92,500.00 - $108,800.00 per year

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