IT & Cybersecurity Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY - IT & CYBERSECURITY OFFICER
YARMOUTH, NS

To join our team of professionals, we are currently accepting applications for a full-time IT & Cybersecurity Officer to provide exceptional service to our branch staff as they serve our members. The position requires the incumbent to work flexibly amongst our branch network.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, especially in security-related tasks
• Effective communication skills (technical + non-technical users)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively while being self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Diploma/bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience, or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

The Job:

Reporting to the Information Technology Team Lead, the IT CO supports the organization's IT infrastructure and security posture by:
Duties include (but not limited to):

• Deliver responsive technical support to end users, resolving hardware, software, network, and access issues.
• Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of IT systems, including updates, patching, and backups.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining cybersecurity tools and respond to security alerts and potential threats.
• Maintains our cybersecurity framework and contributes to vulnerability management to help strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
• Support compliance and risk management initiatives, including audits and adherence to security policies and standards.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness by guiding employees on best practices and safe computing habits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Compensation:

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefit package for this position including an employee pension, health benefits, days off for volunteer activities, an annual health & wellness benefit, vacation days, sick days, and personal days, as well as paid professional development education and training.

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume by July 3rd, 2026, to Sonia Ryan, Manager of Human Resources at [email protected].

Coastal Financial Credit Union is a locally owned co-operative financial institution. We offer a full suite of financial products and services including chequing and savings accounts, investments, personal and commercial lending (including fishing boats/licenses). We believe in giving back to the communities in which we operate. With five branch locations in the southwestern part of Nova Scotia (Yarmouth, Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico, and Barrington), our focus is on meeting the banking needs of our members.