eHealth Security Analyst
Department of Health
Open Competition
3 Year Contract
Fredericton
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Innovation and eHealth Branch as an eHealth Security Analyst for three (3) years. You will be part of a team responsible for ensuring cybersecurity is in place for the Department of Health systems.

As the eHealth Security Analyst, you will:

• Participate in reviews of business and technical projects;
• Consult and collaborate with privacy and records management groups at enterprise and public body levels;
• Perform Risk Assessments ¿ Simple Abbreviated Risk Assessments;
• Assess possible business impacts and develop the business security requirements for protecting information in a system;
• Perform Business Impact Assessments ;
• participate in application roadmap planning, cyber security strategic planning and architecture and policy development;
• Conduct ongoing vendor security monitoring;
• Conduct Application security testing;
• Review Implementations - including architecture assessments and residual risk identification;
• Participation in early stage new project initiation as part of a Project Preparedness assessment;
• Perform Platform risk evaluations and provide mitigation measures;
• Conduct audit reviews of Systems and Accounts;
• Auditing and approval of access (authentication and authorization);
• Assessment of new tool request and Web site access requests for security compliance;
• Coordinate security incidents from end users;
• Help ensure compliance with the Government Information Systems Security Policy.

Who you are:

• You have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• You have proficiency in security tools and technologies such as web application security tools and vulnerability scanners.
• You have an analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to identify and address security threats effectively.
• You have excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• An appetite for Continuous learning and adaptability to keep pace with evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in an Information Technology discipline and a minimum of two (2) years related experience;
• A working knowledge of information systems security and the ability to apply this knowledge is required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Familiarity with health technologies
• Familiarity with Cloud Security
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Subject to the response of this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications, in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Information Systems Security
• Knowledge of Auditing (e.g. Information Systems Security Processes and Controls)
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Principles, and Practices

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $55,640 to $77,818 per annum (Pay Band 4)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by May 23, 2024, indicating competition number 35-24-0003. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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