Information Security Specialist - Jobs in Saint John, NB

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Work From Home Anywhere In The Province Of New BrunswickThe team at WorkSafeNB is passionate about promoting health and safety in New Brunswick workplaces. We strive to make New Brunswick the safest place to work. However, injuries do occur, and when they do, we are committed to providing caring recovery and return to work services, benefits, and compensation to injured workers and their families. Our strategic focus is on People, Prevention, and Integrity. We strive to create an exceptional experience for our people and our clients; prevent injury and disability and maintain the integrity and sustainability of the system for generations to come.WorkSafeNB is seeking an Information Security Specialist. Reporting to the Enterprise Information Security Officer, you will be applying information security standards to WorkSafeNB corporate solutions and monitoring the operation of information security controls defined in the Information Security Management System. You will need good technical and functional knowledge of systems throughout the technology stack, such as PCs, mobile devices, servers, databases, web platforms, network components and Azure. You will conduct risk assessments and be responsible for determining and advising the EISO and Senior Specialists on vulnerabilities and risks discovered along with providing balanced mitigation recommendations. You will also take part in the investigation of events and security incident response to support WorkSafeNB’s enterprise restoration efforts. You will need to study the latest security trends and technologies to propose security solutions that help improve the organizational security posture, as well as contributing to organizational planning activities. This position can be located anywhere in the province of New Brunswick.Your key areas of responsibility include:• Identifying information security standards applicable to WorkSafeNB lines of business, reviewing security industry trends, and proposing relevant upgrades or other changes to ensure WorkSafeNB remains secure.• Determining business aligned solutions to vulnerabilities and risks.• Investigating events and processing security incident response activities as established by the EISO. WorkSafeNB operates several information security controls and this role will be part of the team that monitors said controls for indications of system malfunction or misuse. This will require viewing and properly processing tickets from both automated and human reporting.• Supporting an organization-wide Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned to ISO 27001. This entails the review, selection and monitoring of security controls for operation within WorkSafeNB. This requires working across projects and teams within the business, and with external partners, to ensure security requirements are understood and plans exist for their incorporation and lifecycle management.You embrace the following competencies:• Adaptability• Client-focused Service• Ensuring Accountability• Teamwork and Collaboration• Analytical Thinking• Information Gathering and Processing• Telecommunications Network• System Design• Infrastructure• Cyber Security ComplianceYou, as a successful candidate, possess:• University degree in Computer Science or Information Security related degree in Information Technology or Information Security BSc, or equivalent community college diploma in Technology/Security and combined work experience.• Two to three years of relevant information or cybersecurity work experience.• Certifications in security such as GIAC, Sec+, GPEN or security tool vendor specific.Written and spoken competency in English is required.Pay Scale $59,202.39 to $69,650.13WorkSafeNB offers a competitive annual salary with excellent benefits, including:• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance and LTD insurance)• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan• Competitive vacation and leave entitlements• Enhanced opportunities for professional learning and development• Ability to work remotely from any location in New BrunswickIf you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with WorkSafeNB, please apply online at www.worksafenb.ca by October 19, 2022.We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.For more information about WorkSafeNB, or this and other employment opportunities, please visit our website at worksafenb.ca.Quick Apply

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