Job Description

Who We Are

Serving students, staff, faculty and our wider community across all three campuses, the VPFA (Vice President Finance and Administration) leads and develops foundational support services to help achieve SFU\xe2\x80\x99s academic, research and community engagement missions. We deliver SFU\xe2\x80\x99s day-to-day operational and administrative needs through the work of Ancillary Services; Facilities Services; Finance; IT Services; and Safety & Risk Services. We collaboratively, respectfully and inclusively engage and work with our community partners to meet the needs of and make a difference in the everyday lives of the people we serve, in addition to creating a vibrant work culture of learning and growth for our over 600 staff.

SFU IT Services empowers the university to thrive and innovate through the effective use of data and technology, and is focused on improving the digital experience for our students, faculty, researchers and staff. Join our growing team as we build new solutions and services to support SFU\xe2\x80\x99s academic and research mission.

About the Role

The Information Security Advisor implements and follows enterprise information security and compliance architecture guidelines to: ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems; defend and protect critical infrastructure and information systems from security breaches and; ensure information systems comply with legislation, regulation and relevant university policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Forensic & Cyber Crime Studies, or related field of study and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, plus six (6) years of information security experience including information security planning, consultation and program development in a large, complex, multi-disciplinary enterprise environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards as they relate to information security, Payment Card Industry regulations, Canadian Privacy Laws with emphasis on BC\'s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
• Advanced knowledge of information security technologies and practices in multiple domains of cybersecurity, and evaluating risks, vulnerabilities and issues as part of the project assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks, controls, vulnerabilities and issues into clear, actionable business language and to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences up to and including the Executive level.
• Excellent customer service, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent business process and technology analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical and non-technical documentation skills with an orientation for detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values for Simon Fraser University. SFU encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact .

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