Senior IT Security Analyst - Competition Number:2026/27-019-500744P

About NLHC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

About the Department/Region

Context: The Information Technology (IT) Department ensures that the corporations IT infrastructure, security, software and communications needs are met. The department is made up of three core sections – IT Infrastructure and Operations, Systems Development and Security. The Security section ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's IT systems and data. It is responsible for securing the network, detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats, and implementing security protocols and policies.

Position Details

Competition Number:2026/27-019-500744P

Employment Type: Permanent

Department/Region: Information Technology Department

Location: Head Office, St. John's

Posting Status: Internal/External

Closing Date: May 30, 2026

Salary Scale: $77,993 to $104,316 per annum on the management pay scale point 608 (35-hour work week)

Duties:

Reporting to the Director, Information Technology the Senior IT Security Analyst will work as a critical team member in our Information Technology Department and will play an essential role in proactively managing and maintaining security within NLHC's IT environment. The Senior IT Security Analyst is responsible:

Translates corporate IT security strategies into effective technical solutions.

Implements, supports and maintains the organization's IT security infrastructure and monitors security incidents.

Develops and delivers the Security Awareness Education and training program.

Contributes to IT Audit initiatives and compliance activities.

Acts as a security subject-matter expert, advising IT staff in resolving technical security issues.

Develops and maintains enterprise security strategies and roadmaps for cloud and on-prem environments.

Implements security infrastructure and network segmentation to ensure security best practices and least-privilege access.

Develops and reviews security SOWs, assessments and reports from external vendors/partners.

Conducts threat hunting and security monitoring across enterprise systems such as network, endpoint and cloud-based systems.

Leads incident response, digital forensics and containment activities for security incidents.

Designs, implements and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures and standards.

Manages and monitors the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform for metrics, dashboards and artifacts.

Researches emerging threats and technologies to continuously improve security posture.

Leads vulnerability identification, prioritization and remediation to reduce organizational risk.

Assists leadership in understanding security risk and making informed decisions.

Ensures secure system configuration, hardening and patching.

Contributes to disaster recovery planning, testing and remediation.

Screening Criteria

Completion of a degree or diploma in Computer Studies (equivalences may be considered)

Extensive varied experience in an IT Security environment

Experience working in infrastructure related technologies

Experience developing IT Policies and Procedures

Experience/training in Cyber Security and/or IT Audit (Asset)

Experience Managing Projects (Asset)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of Network and Security related technologies, (i.e. Routers, Switching, Firewalls, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Wireless, Microsoft Intune, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Email Security, Certificates, Patch Management, SFTP, VPN, DMZ, TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS.)

Knowledge of infrastructure related technologies, including Physical and Virtual Servers, VMWARE, SAN Storage, backup and restore technologies, Telephony and Collaboration systems and Cloud Services.

Knowledge of Server and Database technologies, including Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft M365/Azure, Microsoft Active Directory/Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle and Citrix.

Knowledge of IT security best practices, policies, procedures and standards.

Strong documentation and writing skills

Leadership and advisory skills

Analytical skills

Project Management skills

Ability to effectively exchange information

Attention to detail

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Conditions of Acceptance

Required to carry a corporate smart phone

Acknowledges requirement for periodic travel, including occasional overnight travel

Acknowledges on call requirement

Applicant Information

Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.

Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.

All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.

This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This is not a position within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.