Information Security Specialist

Job Summary

  • Employer : CHEO Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Type of position: full-time, permanent
  • Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled

About the CHEO Foundation

CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. For 50 years, the CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them. CHEO Foundation staff are inspired by donors, and the community, who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions and we are intentional in everything we do. We improve by learning from experiences and by being accountable for our outcomes. We take care of ourselves and each other, embrace equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity, and celebrate success as a team.

Social Media

What We Offer

  • Extended Healthcare Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension (HOOPP)
  • Making a Difference in the Lives of Children/Youth
  • Competitive Wages
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Onsite Fitness Centre
  • Learning Opportunities
  • Inclusive Culture
  • Wellness Programs

CHEO's Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to practices that support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security Specialist to join our Shared Services team. This role will focus on securing our digital environment through effective onboarding processes, hardware lifecycle management, and the administration of Microsoft 365 Defender and identity protection tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for cybersecurity, and a collaborative mindset.

About You

You bring curiosity and care to every detail of your work, always looking for ways to strengthen systems and safeguard sensitive information. With a positive outlook and can-do attitude, you approach security challenges as opportunities to learn, adapt, and innovate. Whether you are monitoring network activity, conducting threat analyses, or implementing protective measures, you bring a thoughtful and reliable presence to every task.

You are organized, proactive, and resourceful, with strong time management skills and a collaborative spirit. You thrive in environments where teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability come together to defend against evolving threats. With excellent communication skills and a service-oriented mindset, you help stakeholders understand security risks and adopt best practices that protect organizational assets.

You are motivated by work that makes a difference. Safeguarding systems that support the mission of helping children and families thrive gives your work added meaning, and you bring that sense of purpose to everything you do.

Primary Responsibilities

Onboarding & Offboarding:

  • Implement secure onboarding and offboarding procedures for employees, ensuring proper access provisioning and deprovisioning.
  • Coordinate with HR and Shared Services team members to streamline identity lifecycle management.
  • Manage hardware inventory, ensuring appropriate levels and up-to-date hardware availability.

Hardware and Software Support:

  • Maintain security standards for endpoint devices including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
  • Support hardware encryption, patching, and compliance with endpoint protection policies.
  • Ensure secure device configurations and timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
  • Troubleshoot hardware / software issues and manage internal IT Ticketing support.
  • Ensure all assigned devices are regularly updated, secure, and functioning at optimal performance by proactively monitoring system health and coordinating maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

Microsoft 365 Defender & Identity:

  • Administer and monitor Microsoft 365 Defender, including Defender for Identity, Endpoint, and Office 365.
  • Investigate and respond to security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activities.
  • Configure and maintain identity protection policies, conditional access, and multifactorauthentication (MFA).
  • Conduct regular audits of Active Directory and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for hygiene and compliance.

Security Operations & Compliance:

  • Participate in vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts.
  • Maintain documentation of security controls, procedures, and incident response activities.
  • Assist in compliance initiatives such as Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or NIST frameworks.
  • Implement secure onboarding and offboarding procedures for employees, ensuring proper access provisioning and deprovisioning.
  • Manage hardware inventory, ensuring appropriate levels and up-to-date hardware availability.
  • Maintain security standards for endpoint devices including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
  • Ensure secure device configurations and timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
  • Troubleshoot hardware / software issues and manage internal IT Ticketing support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalentexperience).
  • 2+ years of experience in information security or IT support roles.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security tools, Active Directory, and endpointmanagement platforms (e.g., Intune).
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools, identity governance, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Application Process

While there is no set closing date, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience to be considered in the early stages of the selection process. Our focus is on finding the best candidate, and we will keep the position open until we identify the ideal match.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to apply@cheofoundation.com with the position title in the subject line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.