Junior Security Analyst Co-op - Victoria, Canada - BC Pension Corporation

BC Pension Corporation

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Junior Security Analyst Co-op Term:

Open to students registered in a recognized co-op program only

(Within the lower mainland or Vancouver Island)

BC Pension Corporation, Victoria BC:

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Duration: Fall 2023 (September December 2023)
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Location:Victoria (our office is situated on the Selkirk Waterfront on the Gorge Inlet. Enjoy stunning views of downtown Victoria and the Olympic mountains and take advantage of the nearby Galloping Goose Regional Trail for walking and biking).
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Salary: $1,819.12 bi-weekly (for students working towards a diploma or bachelor's degree) or $2, for students working towards a post-graduate degree)
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Grant:As part of our inVESTED scholarship program, you may be eligible for reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,000 per four-month work term to cover the cost of co-op work term tuition fees.
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Hybrid Work Model: Employees are supported to work part of their time from home and part of their time on campus to encourage flexibility, performance and connection.
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Skills for Success Program: Engage with other co-op students in a monthly virtual event designed to build connection and community while developing skills to support your success.
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LinkedIn Learning: During your time working here, you will have 24/7 unlimited access to over 16,000 online courses to help support your personal, educational, and professional goals.
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Team: IT Security is responsible for security assessments, access controls, incident investigations, and security bulletins, in addition to:

Security policy and procedures
Security Threat and Risk Assessments
Author security bulletins
Monitor event logging
Validate system security controls
Lead incident investigations
Hardware and software configuration requirements

The Job Responsibilities:

As a Junior Security Analyst, you will be a part of the Information Security team.

As a skilled communicator with a service oriented, analytical, detail-oriented, results-focused, and committed to continuous learning mindset, you are eager to help us during your co-op term with information security related items (including but not limited to):

Responding to alerts generated by a number of security monitoring tools
Working with various internal teams to troubleshoot security issues
Assisting with the remediation of security vulnerabilities identified through vulnerability scans
Assisting senior analysts in handling security incidents
Tracking vulnerability notifications and initiating actions for remediation
Designing and executing various security awareness activities
Preparing security awareness articles and posters on various relevant topics
Assisting in the development of security reporting and metrics
Monitoring various shared mailboxes for incoming questions and requests
Updating and documenting various operational security procedures and diagrams
Reviewing and updating security related asset inventory
Review configuration settings in our Cloud infrastructure

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate effectiveness in tracking and monitoring attacks against corporate systems and how to prevent them
Demonstrate principles of confidentiality, availability, and integrity of data
Demonstrate proficiency in assessing enterprise security risk and formulating technical recommendations
Attain an ability to communicate security principles effectively with a range of audiences

Requirements:

This opportunity is available to 3rd or 4th year Software Engineering or Computer Science students.

Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas would be an asset:

Azure
MS Defender
Advanced Threat Protection (phishing campaigns)
Threat / Risk Analysis
Intrusion Prevention / Detection Systems
Enterprise Firewalls
Cover letter
Resume
Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)

Diversity & Inclusion:

BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.