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The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and
strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all employees and
community members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and
lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of our organization and community. As such,
we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities
including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+,
and other diverse communities.

JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST
(Temporary, September – December, $22.68/hour)

Reporting to the Network Security Administrator, the Junior Network Security Analyst plays a crucial
role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets and ensuring robust information security. This
role involves proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, as well as
contributing to the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies and procedures. The
successful applicant is focused on staying ahead of evolving cyber threats to maintain the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the deployment and maintenance of network security monitoring systems.

Aid in deploying and configuring new servers within security and monitoring silos.
Monitor security logs of servers and devices to identify risks, errors, or intrusions leveraging our

SIEM and other reporting devices.

Collaborate with the team to respond to security events as needed.
Thoroughly document cybersecurity incidents, including the nature of the incident, actions taken,

and lessons learned, to maintain detailed incident response records.

Contribute to the documentation of cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring they are clear,

up-to-date, and aligned with industry standards.

Generate and maintain reports on security monitoring activities, key performance indicators, and

security metrics for management and stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that documentation supports overall IT and

cybersecurity objectives.

Serve as the initial escalation point for cybersecurity issues raised by other staff members.

Successful applicants will possess the following:

Current students or recent graduates from post-secondary educational institutions are encouraged

to apply.

CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred.
Experience with SIEM Tools.
Knowledge of security models in a Microsoft Server environment.
Familiarity with Cloud security specifically M365 is an asset.
Understanding of network protocols, firewall configurations, and VLANs.
Relevant training in security-related technology, risk mitigation, and techniques.
Understanding of Incident Response frameworks like NIST.
Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools.

Qualified candidates may complete an online application form where you will be required to upload
your resume and cover letter (PDFs only) on or before Thursday, September 5, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is used for the purpose
of candidate selection.

The City of Pickering is committed to inclusive and barrier-free employment practices, and to creating
a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. In accordance with
the AODA Act, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment process where required.
Documents can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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