Enterprise Cyber Security Analyst (Operations) - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Reference Number: 9811Department: Information TechnologyLocation: Halifax, Nova Scotia CanadaType of Employment: Regular, Full-timeDate Posted: April 13th, 2022Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and security, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring security-minded people excited to help us grow into the future.We are currently looking to fill the position of Enterprise Cyber Security Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Cyber Security Operations. Cyber security operations include, but are not limited to, Incident Response Management, Vulnerability Management, Email Security, Data Loss Protection, Network Security, and Security Awareness. As a part of the team the candidate will also support the Security Operations Center (SOC) as required.PositionAs the successful candidate, you will play a key role to ensure cyber security operations of varying complexity and variety, are assessed and operationalized to meet Enterprise risk and security requirements. Your responsibilities will include defining and developing security solutions as well as maintaining and supporting existing tools and procedures. You must have an ability to build and maintain a high credibility and interact well with all functional groups to ensure cyber risk and security activities are understood and actioned appropriately. Essentially, you must be able to work within an agile work environment focused on the support of the cyber security practices and infrastructure.AccountabilitiesYou will drive cyber security operations by understanding the requirements to deliver on objectives, which may include but not limited to:

• Assisting with development of security policies, standards, directives, practices and processes
• Investigating information security events and incidents, supporting remediation activities and conducting root cause analysis
• Conducting vulnerability assessments on internal and external facing services, including false positive analysis, penetration testing, etc.
• Managing security monitoring, threat intelligence, security logs analysis and cyber security alerts
• Working with the change management team to review cyber security changes
• Maintaining Cyber Security Playbooks to support the Cyber Security Incident Readiness and Response process
• Supporting the delivery of the internal Security Awareness Program
• Working closely with cyber security project teams to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Collecting and submitting security and compliance metrics to support the Emera Cyber Security Standards
• Recommending controls (Preventative, Detective and Responsive) with cost benefit analysis to improve the cybersecurity posture of the organization

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experience

• B.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Security/B. Business or Engineering with Major in Information Technology, or similar education
• 4+ years experience in an Information Security, Information Technology or Information Risk Management related field
• One or more of the following certifications is considered an asset - CISSP, CEH, CISA, GIAC
• Good working knowledge of the following is considered an asset:
  • Security technologies (i.e., Email Security, SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, DLP, EDR, PAM, IAM, CASB, etc.)
  • LAN/WAN network security methodologies and best practices
  • Server platforms (UNIX, Windows etc.) and desktop security, including network/host-based security, wireless and mobile devices
  • Experience in penetration testing and exploitability-focused vulnerability assessment
  • Security & Privacy incident response & event management processes
  • Cloud security experience (i.e., Azure, AWS)
  • Security and IT methodologies, standards, and best practices: i.e., ITIL, ISO 27001/02, NIST, CIS; other security-related frameworks are considered an asset
  • Security methodologies, controls and practices in a SOX environment
• Experience with following is considered an asset:
  • NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) CIP standards
  • Industrial Control System (ICS) or OT (Operations Technology) environments
  • Internal Audit Processes

Reports to: Manager, Enterprise Cyber Security OperationsSalary: To commensurate with qualifications and experienceMust Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than 25th April 2022 . Late applications may not receive consideration.Recruitment and Promotion Policy:When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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