If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

The Information Security Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and lead resource for security design and architecture, assessments, consultations, contract reviews, education, audit and compliance, and breach management. The Specialist works within ITS and with other NH business areas to ensure processes and practices support organizational information security policies and standards. The Information Security Specialist deals with sensitive and critical situations and is responsible for recommending and implementing security processes, technologies, and compliance systems. The Specialist assists management and staff to ensure that information security is considered throughout the design or re-design of programs or services, projects, and initiatives. The Specialist has overall responsibility for the investigation of security incidents and participates in the development of material for training, education and awareness for NH staff, physicians, or other users relevant to security procedures, policies, and standards.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Starting salary will be approximately from $80,935 to $101,168 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Graduation from a recognized degree program in Computer Science, plus five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in an enterprise, public sector and/or health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification in a cyber-security discipline (CISSP, CEH, CISA, SANS) is desirable. Active CISSP, SANS GIAC, or Security + certification preferred.

Skills And Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of information security principles, standards, best practices, and industry trends.
Comprehensive knowledge of core security technologies including firewalls, anti-virus, intrusion detection / prevention, monitoring / reporting.
Knowledge of electronic information systems and information management processes (ITIL).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good working knowledge of information security principles, management, tools and procedures as well as networking concepts and technologies.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with professionalism, tact, confidentiality, and discretion.
Excellent knowledge of core security technologies including firewalls, anti-malware, intrusion prevention, encryption, and web content filtering.
Investigative and analytical skills to research, analyze, and interpret data and information from a variety of disparate sources.
Excellent time management skills to prioritize, complete assignments, and schedule activities.
Proficiency in business applications, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, internet/intranet, and report writing.
Ability to set priorities and work unsupervised in a complex environment.
Ability to drive a vehicle and possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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