Lead Analyst, Information Security (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Lead Analyst, Information Security (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2026-07-03 11:59 PM

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.

Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role

The Lead Information Security Analyst will be a member of the corporate Information Security Cybersecurity team and will specifically oversee and be the subject matter expert for network security. The Lead Analyst will be responsible for executing network assessments and configurations to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, identifying risks, and communicating the posture of network security to various members of CBC/Radio-Canada Management, Committees, Stakeholders and Product Owners.

The analyst provides technological advice and guidance to various groups within CBC/Radio-Canada Technology and various components.  Collaborates with Management and Peers on the formulation of long-term strategies for the deployment of Information Security technologies, processes and prepares planning documents as required.  As technological change may affect the deployment of resources within organization, maintains strict confidentiality as to the nature and potential impact of such changes within the appropriate Management group.

Coordinates the efforts of professionals within various disciplines throughout the design and implementation processes, ensuring that stakeholders are properly consulted and operational impacts identified.  Prepares detailed design documents and commits resources to bring those designs to completion.  Ensures that assigned projects are implemented in an optimum manner, on time and within budget.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Education /Experience:

• A university or college degree in the field of computer science, IT or Information Security.
• The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience working within the technical arena including 3 plus years of information security work experience.

Technical and Soft skills:

• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of security technology and risk assessment methodologies, policies and processes.
• Must have the ability to work independently and multi-task effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of implementing or assessing security in a cloud hosted environment.
• This individual will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to communicate in both official languages is an asset.
• Strong knowledge and experience with IP network designs and securely designed network infrastructures.
• Ability to scan large networks using vulnerability scan tools or other similar technical methodologies and write risk mitigation plans according to the assessment.
• Requires knowledge in the following areas:
  • Network Switches and Routers
  • Firewalls
  • VPNs
  • Routing Protocols
  • LANs, WANs and Access Control Lists
  • Web Infrastructure Security
  • Network Security Tools: IDS/IPS, Firewalls, NDR, etc.
  • Internet Filtering Technologies
  • Encryption Technologies and Concepts (SSL Certificates)
• Experience in or knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001, 27002, 27005; NIST, COBIT, ITIL.
• Experience in or knowledge of compliance programs as well as their technical and security requirements.
• Technical certifications within the area Security are a strong plus (CISSP, CRISC, CBCP, CISA, CISM or equivalent).
• Job requires occasional travel for periods up to three days, depending upon project assignments.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time