Technical Specialist, Cybersecurity

Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1 
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Digital Security
Reports to: Director Digital Security Operations
Salary Range: $98738 - $148107 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 12 2026

Position Summary

As a Cybersecurity Technical Specialist within UHN Cybersecurity you will play a key role in protecting the organizations systems infrastructure and data from evolving cyber threats. Reporting to the Director Digital Security you will provide technical expertise and operational leadership in one or more core cybersecurity domains such as Privileged Access Management SIEM and security alerting SOAR vulnerability management email security or security automation.

The scope and responsibilities of this role require a professional with demonstrated technical and operational cybersecurity experience rather than an entry-level candidate. Candidates are expected to bring strong hands-on experience in relevant cybersecurity functions and the ability to operate with a high degree of independence.

Duties

• Administer configure and continuously improve enterprise cybersecurity controls including Privileged Access Management SIEM SOAR vulnerability management and email security technologies
• Define enforce and monitor security controls to reduce risk associated with privileged access critical systems and sensitive data
• Enhance security monitoring and detection capabilities by improving alert quality tuning detection logic and supporting incident investigation and response
• Design implement and refine security automation and response workflows to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness
• Support vulnerability management activities including scanning risk-based prioritization remediation tracking and program improvement
• Administer and optimize email security controls and respond to phishing malware and other email-based threats
• Collaborate with infrastructure application and business teams to address security gaps and strengthen controls
• Contribute technical expertise to broader cybersecurity initiatives continuous improvement efforts and emerging threat awareness

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive hands-on experience in cybersecurity or a closely related information security role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing administering and improving enterprise security capabilities in a complex environment
• Demonstrated experience in Privileged Access Management SIEM/security monitoring SOAR vulnerability management email security or security engineering
• Experience working with enterprise security technologies processes and incident response practices.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time