Security & Training Specialist- Competition # STS-1222R-CB
Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation
Halifax, NS
Closed
Job Details:
Reporting to the Director, Technology & Infrastructure Services, the Security and Training Specialist plays a critical role in the cyber security program. The role is responsible for the management of the security awareness and education program as well as assisting with creating, sourcing, and presenting other IT related training content. Additionally, this role is responsible for the management of elements of the vulnerability management processes.
- Design and oversee system security testing
- Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Perform Vulnerability assessments and make recommendation for remediation
- Develop a security awareness program including policies, procedures and a measurement framework
- Responsible for the development and delivery of education and training
- Engage with staff to ensure adoption of effective information security practices
- Provide regular and timely reporting on the status of the information security program
- Work with senior staff to investigate and resolve incidents
- Coordinates content development and delivery of IT training
IMPORTANT - Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications listed below. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation cannot make assumptions concerning your education and experience.
Minimum qualifications:
- University degree with major course work in computer science, information technology plus a minimum of five years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Related experience may include knowledge of ITIL standards and processes, network security control environments and architecture, including, system administration, intrusion detection, network architecture, enterprise threat management, perimeter controls
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience with some or all the following, networks environments and architecture, including, firewalls, routers, switches, intrusion detection systems, Microsoft Windows, and Linux Operating systems, Authentication systems, cryptography, and network protocols, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, ICMP
- Industry relevant security training, certification or experience in cyber security incident response, security assessment, and/or penetration testing
- Experience or familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Kali Linux, and Metasploit
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in the identification and resolution of system security risks
- Proven judgment and initiative skills to prioritize responsibilities and resolve problems
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills in order to work collaboratively with others and to communicate in a manner that is simple, clear and easy to understand
- Demonstrated ability to deliver training content to an audience
Nice-to-haves:
- Industry relevant security certifications e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GPEN CTT+, MCSE, and MCT
- Currently holds, or working towards, ITIL standards certification
- Experience with patch management
- Experience with Beauceron Security products or other security awareness training systems
Job Status: Permanent (full-time); unionized (NSGEU)
Work Arrangement: On-site working model
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $73,500 - $86,100 (yearly)
Closing Date: Thursday, April 27th
This competition is being managed by Summit Search Group, a recruitment and executive search firm, who will be in contact with you directly should you meet the minimum qualifications of the role
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in the termination of your employment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We encourage people from diverse communities to apply and invite applicants to self-identify.
We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
Further information about our organization can be found at: http://www.novascotiapension.ca/
We offer an excellent working environment where work life balance within the workplace is valued. Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success.
Our comprehensive remuneration package includes health and dental benefits, life insurance, long and short-term disability, health spending account, an employee and family assistance plan, generous leave benefits, and an excellent defined benefit pension plan. We also offer opportunities for professional growth with an education assistance program. Certain positions are eligible to apply for a modified work schedule.
Our premises are within the Purdy's Wharf complex which provides amenities such as an on-site daycare and a gym. Our office is connected to the downtown pedway system and situated close to Halifax's beautiful waterfront providing easy access to ferry and bus transit hubs, banks, restaurants, shopping, dental and medical clinics
