Technical Specialist, Cybersecurity

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Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca Job Description 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: $98,738 - $148,107 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 organization’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 https://hoopp.com/ ) Close 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 UHN's 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.