Technology Security Analyst - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region

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Halton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Technology Security Analyst:

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.

Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Over the next 4 years, the Region's goal is to become a Digital First organization that is committed to delivering high-quality services in the digital age.

Our Digital Mission is to offer 125 of our most used customer-facing services and the top 50 internal processes and staff experiences as complete digital services by 2025.

Through collaboration, innovation, digital and information decision-making models, accountability, and partnerships, Halton Region aims to Build a Strong Digital Culture.

The Region aims to invest in education, and training, celebrate and showcase successes and build a community of practice that will share knowledge and tap into individual skills.

There is no better time to join Halton Region as we transform our conventions and practices to better serve our community and employees.

As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.

Posting ID: 3148

Department:
Digital & Information Services

Division:
Digital Workplace & Technology

Pay Range:
$77,641 - $103,521

Job Type:
Permanent

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location:1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario

Employee Group:

OCT

Posting Date:
May 10, 2024

Application Deadline:
June 2, 2024

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Digital Senior Security Advisor, the Technology Security Analyst is responsible for the implementation and operation of security controls as defined in five of the six pillars the NIST CSF and relevant industry specific security frameworks (PCI-DSS etc.).

Duties & Responsibilities:

On going review and investigation of escalated security alerts from Halton's MSSP (managed security service provider)
Monitors and where required remediates issues or implements controls to mitigate risks due to malware, phishing (and its variants), account hijacking and other attacks.
Administer (including patching) OR review & assess security infrastructure such as XDR/EDR/NDR solutions, network security solutions (firewalls, IPS, WAF) and GPOs, MDM policies or other configuration policy controls and their ongoing activities.
Performs other operational security duties as assigned.
Develop and provide clear and concise documentation for each project assigned.
Execute/implement project related deliverables such as those defined in a project manager's work break down structure.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized Community College and/or University.
Two (2) or more years IT security experience
Understanding and experience in Zero Trust Security architecture and its practices
Strong knowledge of network, operating system, cloud, and directory services and especially IAM (identity access management) and PAM/PIM (privilege access/identity management).
Experience and knowledge of common security solutions such as Windows Defender or similar thirdparty solutions.
Experience and knowledge with Microsoft based cloud and onpremises directories, OS (Operating System), Applications and Services.
Excellent verbal, listening & writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Security generalist comfortable working in other domains of security
Ability to work daytoday on operational security duties while also contributing to assigned projects

Preferred

Achieved and maintains at least one of the following certifications: security certification (SSCP, CCSP, OSCP etc.) OR audit certification (CISA etc.) OR cloud (CCSK, AZ900 etc.) OR any certification from a recognized organization or vendor (ISC^2, ISACA, OffSec, CSA, CompTIA, EC-Council, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)
Experience with networkbased security solutions (firewalls, WAFs, IPS/IDS etc.), host and networkbased diagnostics (Netflow, Sysmon, etc.)
Familiarity with OT (SCADA/PCS) technology and its security
Familiarity with forensics and eDiscovery tools and methodologies

Working/ Employment Conditions:

Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check by the first day of employment.
In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/1
Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inf