IT Security Analyst Iv - Edmonton, Canada - WCB Alberta

WCB Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Job Title:
IT Security Analyst IV

Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

IT Security Analyst IV

Business Technology Services

Architecture, Data & Cyber Security - Edmonton / Calgary, AB

Permanent, Full Time_

Why WCB-Alberta?

We are a team that cares.

Over 2,000 people, in four offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, each with unique skill, expertise and perspective that supports our core areas of business.

Regardless of specialty, we are a team connected by a shared purpose and value.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province's _Workers' Compensation Act_, we come to work each day committed to over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers.

We are inspired by making a positive impact on the lives and businesses that have been impacted by workplace injuries.

The WCB Alberta is currently on a multiyear journey to modernize and optimize our technology ecosystem that will achieve our strategic objectives and bolster innovation with a view into the future.

As the trusted technology partner, essential to the fulfillment of WCB's strategic objectives, the Business Technology Services (BTS) division works collaboratively and creatively with our partners, to provide secure, innovative technology and data solutions that position WCB Alberta as an industry leader in Worker's Compensation.

In securing WCB's critical technical infrastructure, you will work to provide leadership and technical expertise with a business-oriented focus to ensure that we are able to maintain a secure posture and anticipate threats to our computing systems and data before they happen.

Your primary responsibilities relate to the maintenance of the governance, risk, and compliance components of the organization.

You will be responsible for maintaining our control framework compliance and will recommend, develop, and document appropriate information security controls/policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

You will conduct and document threat and risk assessments and assist in the delivery of the ongoing compliance assessments.

Your IT Security Analyst IV responsibilities:

Use the CIS and NIST Cybersecurity frameworks to assess our current level of maturity, and work with staff to strategically improve upon those levels.
Aid in the development of a Cybersecurity risk management program, including threat assessment and reporting, to ensure risks are appropriately managed and reported to management and other stakeholders.
Develop governance and recommendations on new security standards, guidelines, and processes to support WCB business systems and data, and monitor for implementation and process review.
Defining security policies, standards and guidelines to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of adoption of best practices through a comprehensive set of published documents.
Coordination of audit recommendations to address recommendations and observations.
Assist the vulnerability management program by documenting and tracking residual vulnerability risks on information assets.
Consult with business units to help define and implement security solutions for projectbased work.
Educate, coach, and lead junior Security Analyst staff.

Your experience and skills:

Graduate from a recognized university or institute of technology in a computer related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in the IT security industry.
Preference for those with an IT Security professional certification. (CISSP, GSEC, CEH, etc.)
Strong business writing, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent customer service skills are essential.
Ability to lead a team, bring forward new ideas and make concepts a reality.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing activities on a regular basis.
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the following technologies/concepts:
CIS and NIST
Risk management
Cloud (Azure) security tools and architecture
Microsoft Windows security architecture and implementation
Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems
Endpoint Detection and Response systems
Web gateway systems
Securing remote and wireless access
Preference given to those with strong Azure Power Platform and/or Microsoft SQL skills

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance.

You'll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our

Employee Handbook

, available on our website.

Salary:
$87,363 to $102,765 per annum (Pay Grade 12)

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