Job number: J0225-0882
Job title: Senior Security Administrator, Information Security
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of positions: 1
Date posted: June 2, 2025
Closing date: June 6, 2025
Who we are
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada’s health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada’s health care systems.
CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.
At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
- Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts
Why is this role important?
Reporting to the Information Security Manager, the Senior Security Administrator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of CIHI’s security infrastructure through proactive enforcement of CIHI’s information security and management policies, procedures, standards, compliance, and risk management.
The Senior Security Administrator role supports and participates in CIHI’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) through the implementation, management and/or monitoring of required Information Security controls and key ISMS processes, including but not limited to, Management, Audit and Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting and Records Management.
What you’ll do
- Administer and maintain CIHI’s security systems and infrastructure (e.g. firewalls, VPN, IPS, WAF) and associated systems and software, e.g. web proxies, cryptographic and log management systems, identity management solutions, and endpoint security software.
- Perform ongoing monitoring and examination of security appliance and network logs, scrutinizing network traffic, and investigating and responding to security incidents, events, breaches, and cyber security threats.
- Ability to configure and manage security controls and policies for cloud service providers like AWS and Azure, ensuring robust protection for cloud-based infrastructure and applications.
- Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, perform root cause analysis and audits, utilizing available tools and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of CIHI’s IT security policies and procedures.
- Conduct research and remain current on emerging, threats, products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancements and security/cybersecurity threats.
- Evaluate and test new security software and hardware technologies as required.
- Provide guidance to junior members of the team on all matters related to security technology and cybersecurity.
- Provide on-call support on a rotational basis.
What you’ll bring to the table
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 3-5 years as a Network/Security Administrator.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, network administration, and protocols.
- Practical experience with deploying and managing firewalls, VPN solution, intrusion prevention systems, web proxies, endpoint security solutions, SIEMs, identity management solutions, routers, network security devices, and encryption software.
- Proficient with server operating systems including Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Red Hat Linux.
- Comprehensive understanding of Web applications inter-working using Windows/Linux, Apache/IIS and MS SQL/Oracle/MySQL Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, determining risk, and ensuring resolution of identified issues.
- Expertise in deploying and managing security tools and services for various cloud infrastructures to identify and resolve security issues.
- Proficient with cloud models such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, including AWS, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365.
- Ability to conduct research into security issues and products as required.
- Experience in threat hunting and digital forensics would be an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proven experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Understanding of the CIHI’s goals and objective.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects such as servers and system appliances.
- Availability for an on-call rotation.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours to maintain systems.
- To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our ‘Careers’ section.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of CIHI’s applicant screening process, we complete a comprehensive pre-employment background check for all potential hires. This includes a criminal record check, credit report, social media, and education verification.
At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).
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