Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada's only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC's Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

Competition ID: 4843 Internal Closing Date: October 24, 2026 External Closing Date: Open Until Filled # of Openings: 1 *Salary Information: 15-12 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $42.35 to $46.55 per hour Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required. Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35

We are currently seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Technology (IT) team.

Job Overview





The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior position responsible for providing leadership, technical guidance, recommending and implementing security controls to safeguard KPU's valuable information assets. The analyst will also act as a liaison and work with all KPU business units as well as tactical hands-on resources in IT operations including incident detection and response. The position reports directly to the Director of Information Security.

Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.

Education and Experience

- Completion of a college or university diploma/degree in computing studies supplemented by 5 + years' progressive experience in an Information Security related field with demonstrated experience related to IT security, auditing and compliance functions.
- Experience leading planning/implementation major IT projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Comprehensive general understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business needs to security controls.
- Understanding of key trends and players in the Information Security industry, particularly with respect to enterprise solutions, and cloud based technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Operating System patch management tools




- Good understanding of Active Directory User and Group administration.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, and experience with creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Good understanding of risk assessment methods and technologies.
- Some proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments.
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives to meet challenging deadlines. Ability to research, evaluate and plan the implementation of emerging technology.
- Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop security tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, under own initiative and as an effective team leader.
- Ability to independently organize work to achieve predetermined goals and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge in developing, documenting and maintaining information security policies, processes, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts.
- Solid analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
- Ability to interact with KPU's personnel at all levels and across all bus

📌 Senior Information Security Analyst (Langley)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Langley