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We know what it means to put the customer first—our business is built upon a tradition of exceptional, individualized customer service. Our employees experience the excitement and satisfaction that comes from working for a successful, expanding company where every team member makes a difference and where initiative and hard work are valued and rewarded. We are confident that if you choose to work at ROBINSON, you will be taking your first steps towards a challenging, profitable, and satisfying career.

The IT Security Administrator is a critical individual contributor responsible for safeguarding the organization’s digital assets, networks, and systems. Reporting directly to the Manager, IT this role partners with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures. You will oversee the security posture of enterprise platforms, monitor for threats, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role is ideal for a proactive security professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about defending against evolving cyber threats.

What you will do:

Security Operations & Threat Management

- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate threats.
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and optimize security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and defense strategies.

Policy, Compliance & Governance

- Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing evidence and documentation as required.
- Manage user access controls, authentication, and identity management across systems.

Business Partnership & Training





- Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to staff, fostering a culture of vigilance and best practices.
- Advise on secure software acquisition, cloud adoption, and third-party risk management.

Incident Response & Disaster Recovery

- Lead or participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure operational resilience.
- Document and report on security incidents, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify and recommend enhancements to security architecture, processes, and technologies.
- Support the VP, Technology and Manager, IT in shaping the security roadmap and prioritizing initiatives.
- Promote best practices in change management, release management, and operational readiness.

About you:

You are a detail-oriented, analytical security skilled with a proven track record in defending complex environments. You bring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to delivering high-impact security solutions. You excel in fast-paced settings with multiple stakeholders and thrive on enabling the business through secure technology.

You bring:

- 5+ years in IT Security, Cybersecurity, or related roles
- Hands-on experience with enterprise security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, cloud security platforms), and deep familiarity with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s or certifications such as CISSP,



CISM, CompTIA Security+ are highly valued).
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing security controls, responding to incidents, and supporting compliance initiatives.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and training abilities; comfortable engaging business leaders and technical teams.
- High levels of proactivity, organization, and adaptability; a structured thinker who evaluates options, recommends solutions, and supports execution.
- Solid vendor and partner management experience, including working with consultants and system integrators.

Family-owned ROBINSON is a leading Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products. Today, the company serves customers in the construction industry and retail home improvement markets through a network of 32 distribution warehouses and showrooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. ROBINSON’s reputation as a growing company with a customer-service oriented culture continues to attract and retain top quality people and has earned it Platinum status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies. ROBINSON is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We strive to foster an environment that values our differences and believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

ROBINSON values your experience and recognizes the contributions you make to the success of our business. Your starting pay will be based on the skills and experience you bring to the role. In BC, employees in this position can expect to earn $90,000 to $110,000 per year, with opportunities to earn more as you grow and develop with us. Your salary will be supplemented with monthly bonus opportunities, annual profit share, wellness days, RRSP program and a generous benefits package.

ROBINSON will provide accommodation for candidates with disabilities throughout our interview and selection process.

Thank you to all interested candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 IT Security Administrator (Winnipeg)
🏢 ROBINSON
📍 Winnipeg