Peterborough County
Cybersecurity Administrator (1306-25-26)
Peterborough CountyCanada15 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together!

Posting Details:

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm
  • Position Status: Full-time, permanent
  • Estimated Start Date: December 2025
  • Openings: 1 vacancy
  • Hourly Rate: $38.16/hr. - $44.90/hr. (rate effective October 1, 2025)
  • Hours per Week: 35 hours per week.
  • Position Location: Peterborough, Ontario.
  • Position Group: CUPE1306 Inside
  • Competition #: 1306-25-26

What you'll do:

The Cybersecurity Administrator supports the County's cybersecurity infrastructure through administration, monitoring, and day-to-day operational tasks. This role supports the protection and resilience of information systems by upholding their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

  • Cybersecurity Operations: Monitors and maintains security tools and systems. Assists in investigating and documenting security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
  • Risk Management and Compliance: Performs routine security checks, supports compliance efforts with applicable regulations and standards, and contributes to the implementation of security policies and procedures.
  • User Access and Identity Management: Administers user accounts, roles, authentication mechanisms, and access controls across County systems. Support the implementation and maintenance of multi-factor authentication, conditional access policies, and privileged identity management.
  • Security Awareness and Support: Delivers tailored guidance to staff in response to security incidents and promote best practices.

In accordance with County Policy, a Police Record Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment.

Selection Process: Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to take place in early December. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

This job is for you if…

  • Our non-negotiables: You have a diploma or degree in an Information Technology related field, and a valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
  • Experience: You have 5 years of related work experience.
  • Certification: You would be committed to completing the CompTIA Security+ certification and a Microsoft Security Engineer Associate certification within 18 months of your start date.
  • Troubleshooting: You excel at problem-solving, and are able to analyze and resolve technical issues related to cybersecurity, hardware, software, and network systems.
  • Communication: You have strong interpersonal skills to discuss complex information with courtesy and tact, and you have a demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers on technological issues.
  • Attention to Detail: You have the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift attention between various projects, while ensuring you are effectively monitoring systems and responding to incidents as they occur.
  • Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers paid time off, OMERS pension enrollment, access to an employee assistance program, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, disability coverage and life insurance.
  • Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!
  • Community: You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection.

If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please contact the People Services Department at [email protected]. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.

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