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We are the second largest school division in Alberta, serving students, families and communities throughout Edmonton. At Edmonton Public Schools, we provide a range of programs, learning spaces and supports that enhance pathways for student success.

Our Division is committed to diversity and inclusivity; we are listening, we are learning, and we are committed.

Edmonton Public Schools aspires to be a learning community where every individual belongs, is included and experiences success. We strive to empower staff to reach their goals in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that values their lived experiences. We are seeking individuals like you, who reflect the students and families we serve.

Together, we are stronger.

FTE: 1.000

We're seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dynamic team and help safeguard our information systems. Reporting to the Supervisor, Cybersecurity Services, you'll play a crucial role in managing security risks in alignment with our organizational mission and risk tolerance.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our defence, with responsibilities including:

• Threat Detection Monitoring: Monitor our Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, and other cybersecurity tools to identify, alert on, and report security statuses
• Alert Triage Escalation: Investigate security anomalies, develop efficient alert triage processes, and escalate critical alerts based on established protocols
• Incident Response: Actively participate as a member of the Incident Response Team, maintaining documentation and meticulously recording all facts, actions, and findings during incident activations
• Vulnerability Threat Management: Perform vulnerability assessments and assist with remediation tracking. Assist with security assessments of systems, applications, and cloud services. Review threat intelligence, security advisories, and emerging cybersecurity risks
• Identity Access Security: Support monitoring of authentication activity and suspicious sign-in behaviour. Investigate account compromise and unauthorized access incidents
• Privacy Compliance: Contribute to reports on information access and privacy protection, and provide expert assistance to staff and departments in preparing Privacy Impact assessments (PIAs) to ensure the security and privacy of all Division information, including third-party applications
• Reporting Analysis: Analyze data from audits and monitoring tools to inform our annual report to the Board of Trustees
• Training Awareness: Assist in coordinating and developing cybersecurity training materials, respond to inquiries, and leverage all available communication channels to promote a security-conscious culture
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a go-to cybersecurity subject matter expert, offering guidance and insights across the organization

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual with:

• a diploma in a related field, such as Information Security Management
• knowledge and experience with Security monitoring and incident response processes, Vulnerability management practices, Endpoint, network, cloud, and identity security concepts, Security best practices and operational procedures
• security certification such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, CCSK, ITIL, SSCP, or equivalent
• minimum of three years of direct cybersecurity-related experience
• exceptional communication and presentation abilities
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• a strong understanding of:
  • Cybersecurity threats, phishing, malware, and attack techniques
  • TCP/IP networks, OSI Stack
  • Firewalls and Proxies
  • Routing and Switching
  • Operating Systems
  • EDR, NDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS
  • Incident Response
  • Virtualization
• knowledge and experience with the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA).

$43.40 - $55.42 per hour

Closing date for this competition is June 18, 2026.

Please Note:
Only those applicants being considered will be contacted.

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE Local 3550. Upon ratification of the collective agreement between CUPE Local 3550 (Specialized Learning Supports Employees) and the EPSB Board of Trustees, this position will be included. Until ratification, the terms and conditions of employment for exempt staff will apply, which can be viewed at www.epsb.ca/ourdistrict/careers/exempt/ #HP1