Cybersecurity Analyst 3
Regular, Full Time
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 550 police officers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst 3 to join our Information Technology Section, within the Corporate Services Bureau. The Cybersecurity Analyst 3 is a senior technical position responsible for the development and design of security architect and governance. The successful candidate will be part of the team responsible for a variety of cyber security functions including but not limited to maintaining and updating firewall rules; managing intrusion prevention systems; configuration of anti-virus engine policies and register malware; configuration of VPN tunnels and remote access rules; and triaging of Advanced Threat Detection (ATD) alerts and tune detection rules.
Schedule / Hours of Work
The anticipated schedule for this position is 35 hours/week. Please note, the hours are subject to change based on operational needs and adherence to the Collective Agreement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in the development of cyber security standards and conducts enterprise-wide health checks.
- Conducts ongoing compliance assessments.
- Provides cyber security consultation and develops security test cases.
- Develops and implements risk mitigation plans.
- Manages and maintains web content filter rulesets.
- Conducts vulnerability scanning for PCI and internet facing systems.
- Participates in cyber security investigations and activities related to the response protocols.
- Performs cyber security forensic activities as required.
- Develops cyber security awareness campaign presentations, associated materials and online training to Surrey Police Service staff.
- Conducts baseline assessments on cyber security.
- May be required to supervise junior staff.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of security architecture and cybersecurity standards.
- Knowledge of antivirus, instrumented protection system, and firewalls configuration.
- Knowledge of email, web, and cloud security.
- Knowledge of identity and access management.
- Knowledge of public key infrastructure, encryption, and tokenization.
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
- Knowledge of security threat, risk assessment, and threat modeling.
- Knowledge of wired and wireless network access control, and industrial controls security.
- Knowledge of PCI compliance and micro segmentation.
- Knowledge of mobile security and mobile device management.
- Knowledge of security event and incident management.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise junior staff.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems plus six years of cyber security experience or,
- Diploma in computer science or information systems plus eight years of cyber security experience.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) or equivalent security certification.
- All applicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment with SPS.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
RFT / Exempt - Surrey Police Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the Municipal Pension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professional development. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term disability coverage, travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreation facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal and family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note – The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time positions within SPS.
- This is a unionized position, represented by CUPE 402.
- The salary range is $60.82/hour - $68.79/hour (pay grade 33) based on 2024 rates.
Applications must be submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on Sept 12th, 2025.
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Thank you for your interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members that model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and sustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.