Information Security Analyst

For over 55 years, H&R Block has prepared taxes for millions of Canadians annually. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we serve taxpayers in more than 1,000+ offices, through our upload from home service, and online with our DIY tax software. Our dedicated team of Tax Experts use the latest in electronic processing and filing technology to prepare all types of returns, including personal, small business, corporate, farm, trucker, fishing, U.S., rental, and estate.

Becoming an H&R Block Associate it is an opportunity to grow with the strongest brand in the tax preparation industry. We are looking for people who want to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities. We know that the ability to deliver outstanding client service starts with having the best talent on our team, and if you want to be part of our success story then we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Lead Cybersecurity, the Information Security Analyst is accountable for maintaining the security and integrity of all electronic data at H&R Block Canada.

Key areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of our SIEM.

• Investigate security alerts and provide recommendations for improvements.

• Provide security-based risk assessments of business and technology projects and initiatives.

• Provide support and guidance regarding best practice, regulatory, and legal compliance, including SOX and PCI.

• Maintain up-to-date procedure documentation of assessments and controls.

• Monitor compliance with IT security policies and procedures.

• Develop metrics and reports, as required. • Provide support in technical security reviews of network, vendor solution, web applications, mobile applications, Cloud infrastructure, API security etc.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, scripting language and Cloud security. • Experience with Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems security as well as Virtualization technology security.

• Working knowledge of SIEM. Experience with Splunk a definite asset. • Advanced Knowledge of Anti-Malware Controls at the network and host level. • Knowledge of Subnetting, NAC, DNS, encryption technologies and standards, VPNs, VLANs, VoIP and other network routing methods.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• 7 years of experience in IT with at least five (5) years in information security.

• Strong understanding of event analysis, incident response, threat intelligence and cyber investigation methodology.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong verbal, written communications and organizational skills.

• Ability to document technical details clearly and concisely

• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.

• Project management knowledge and experience.

• Experience with software development and programming/scripting languages and security testing of applications

Do you have a passion and the skills and qualifications required for this GREAT opportunity?

If so, we invite you to send your resume to employment.opportunities@hrblock.ca and indicate in the subject line “Information Security Analyst position”.

H&R Block fosters a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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