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Data Security Analyst

Avenue Living1 day ago
Calgary, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Group benefits plan (health, dental, etc.)
Retirement savings plan matching (GRSP)
Discretionary bonus program

About the role

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $7.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

We’re looking for a Data Security Analyst to take ownership of how we protect and govern our company’s critical information. This is a high-impact, mid-senior role where you’ll combine hands-on technical control management with governance and compliance responsibilities. You’ll be the go-to subject matter expert for data security, operating and tuning our data protection platforms, leading incident response for data-related threats, and driving governance practices for classification, labelling, retention, and regulatory compliance.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Own the Data Security function from operational control management to governance policy implementation.
  • Operate and optimize data protection tools, including DLP, classification, encryption, and information protection platforms.
  • Lead containment, remediation, and recovery for data-related security incidents.
  • Align controls and processes with NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27701, and privacy regulations (PIPEDA, GDPR).
  • Maintain the company’s information classification and labelling framework.
  • Partner with IT, SOC, and governance teams to improve data protection practices across the organization.
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend control improvements.
  • Provide governance and compliance training to business and technical teams.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  • A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in information security analysis, with 3+ years in data security, protection, or governance-related roles.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, SC-200, SC-400, CIPT, CIPM, CDPSE, CCSP are highly desirable.
  • Certifications in Security+, CySA+, CASP+, or equivalent foundational certifications are considered an asset.
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms such as Check Point, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview.
  • Proven ability to identify, escalate, and respond to data security incidents effectively and efficiently.
  • Experience with contributing to and configuring data governance and security controls and policies.
  • In-depth knowledge of data security tools and methodologies including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), classification, and governance.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

  • We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
  • With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
  • We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
  • An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, maternity leave top-up, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living properties, and employee savings program through industry partnerships.
  • We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@avenueliving.ca . #ALAM123

About Avenue Living

Real Estate

Avenue Living is one of the largest private real estate owner-operators in Western Canada. Since 2006, Avenue Living has consolidated over $6 billion in assets under management across various asset classes, risk profiles, and primary/secondary markets in Canada and the United States. Our multi-family division has more than 18,000 doors throughout the North American Heartland. Our self-storage fund owns and operates 8 million square feet of self-storage space across North America. Our agriculture funds have 80,000 acres under management.

Above all, we are an operations-first asset manager. Our selective investment approach aims to create long-term value, preserve capital, and drive compelling returns for investors through a variety of investment offerings. To date, Avenue Living is the proud steward of more than $2.9 billion in equity capital. Our experienced management team specializes in identifying and acquiring underperforming real estate assets. We then stabilize the assets through hands-on management and targeted value-add initiatives. Since 2006, we have built a significant portfolio of assets that aims to generate solid returns for our investors and provide safe, comfortable homes for our residents.