A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT
With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.
Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.
THIS IS A CONTRACT ROLE
Job Summary
As a Cyber Security Analyst at Woodbine Entertainment, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the maturity of our cyber security program and supporting the organization’s strategic growth. This position is designed for a professional with at least three to five years of experience in cyber security, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about safeguarding organizations and enabling secure innovation.
You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks, implementing and maintaining robust security controls, and collaborating across departments to ensure best practices are embedded into our infrastructure and operations. Your work will directly support Woodbine’s evolving technology landscape including AI governance, 24/7 monitoring initiatives, and compliance with industry standards such as PCI - while helping us build a resilient and proactive security posture.
This role is critical to our mission of protecting our data, ensuring business continuity, and enabling secure digital transformation. As Woodbine continues to expand its digital capabilities, your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our proactive cyber security program to support Woodbine’s our long-term goals.
Responsibilities
- Assess risks, identify security gaps, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Maintain and improve security controls and policies.
- Collaborate across departments to manage access and infrastructure securely.
- Provide on-call support for security incidents.
- Support improving cybersecurity awareness throughout Woodbine Entertainment.
- Create and maintain documentation.
- Provision access to data and systems appropriately while minimizing impact and risk exposure to the business
- Coach and mentor colleagues to further develop organizational Cybersecurity capabilities
- Collaborate with IT and compliance teams on risk mitigation.
- Prepare detailed reports on incidents and security posture.
Qualifications
- College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science or cyber security and 3-5 years equivalent work experience with a focus on Cyber Security.
- CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CISSP and any GIAC certification or similar certification are desirable
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or GDPR is preferred
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) and network protocol knowledge.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Be Yourself.
We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.
