IT Cyber Security Analyst

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is deeply committed to safety and passionate about making Ontario a safer place to live, work, and play. Our unified team - what we proudly call ONE TSSA – works collaboratively to deliver better safety for our province.

Mandated by the Government of Ontario, TSSA’s team of over 450 professionals works to enhance public safety across multiple sectors we regulate.

Conduct ourselves transparently using risk-informed evidence

Inclusion: Embrace diversity through respectful leadership

Innovation: Be forward-thinking, adaptable, and data-driven

Joining TSSA means becoming part of a team of experts from diverse fields, backgrounds, and cultures. The Cybersecurity Analyst ensures the security and integrity of TSSA’s IT environment by monitoring, analyzing, responding to, and escalating cyber threats. This role is critical in safeguarding organizational data and systems against unauthorized access, breaches, and vulnerabilities.

Analyze and prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly security performance reports to identify risks and inform improvements.

Assist in delivering cybersecurity training and phishing campaigns, including organizing, tracking completion, and ensuring timely deployment.

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement security programs, schedule patch tests, and troubleshoot issues.

Coordinate penetration tests and remediation activities with external vendors.

Provide guidance to staff on security best practices, including password policies and phishing awareness.

Gather feedback on training gaps and recommend additional materials to improve user compliance.

Perform other related duties or project-based tasks as required.

College Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in progress
• 3 years experience in cybersecurity, network administration, or system administration
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, with practical skills using Active Directory, CompTIA Security +, CyberOps Associate, Azure, SIEM tools, and endpoint security
• Skilled in troubleshooting technical issues and applying appropriate fixes.
• Past involvement with organizing security training, patch management, and penetration tests.
• Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

TSSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building and maintaining collaborative, caring and positive work environments so that our employees bring their whole selves to work each and every day. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. TSSA is pleased to offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. TSSA uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses.