Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast? Someone who is passionate about safeguarding sensitive information. Agricorp is looking for a Security Administrator to join the Network and Infrastructure Services (NIS) team in our Information Technology division. Agricorp’s Information Technology division provides a fully integrated technical environment that supports and enhances the delivery of our agricultural programs and services.

The Role

The Security Administrator plans, implements and maintains low to medium complex aspects of the security infrastructure relating to network operations.  The role provides support to other network services working within the designed security parameters. In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for broad routine security support results within the network systems and servers by ensuring the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information assets across Agricorp


• Assist in the maintenance of existing security infrastructure, including software upgrades, patch management and troubleshooting


• Administer security access control


• Assist in special projects to improve security


• Work with the Security Specialist to help anticipate security needs for all users and recommends solutions


• Resolves low to medium complex inquiries or requests from internal/external parties


• Conduct needs assessment and option analysis for Senior Manager and Security Specialist related to technical security purchase


• Identify potential security risk areas proactively


• Subject matter expert for NIS regarding security related matters and providing continuous guidance

Job status: Permanent (posting for an existing vacancy)
Salary: $63,814 - $75,075
Work status: Full time in office 
Location: Guelph, Ontario

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related information technology field or equivalent experience (IT Security an asset)


• Previous experience with end desktops, servers and networked computing environments required


• 3 – 5 years in progressively complex IT security experience an asset


• Knowledge of using various endpoint detection and response, Security Incident Enterprise management tool an asset


• Certification in Security+ an asset

Key Competencies

• Initiative – Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise


• Quality Focus – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors and provide consistent delivery of work to the highest possible standard


• Work Ethics & Values Fosters, demonstrates and supports Agricorp’s ethics, values and core qualities


• Analytical Thinking – Uses facts and available information to develop logical assumptions


• Teamwork & Collaboration – Works cooperatively within teams to build effective relationships and accomplish goals


• Security and application protection - Ensures there are adequate safeguards to protect the continuity of IT infrastructure services by implementing IT security principles and tools


• Infrastructure – Supports the enterprise computing infrastructure in the provision, management, storage, operation, scheduling, support and maintenance of the infrastructure

Background

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most. 

Apply online

To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.

Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please submit your application for this position by March 3, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.