Security & Training Specialist

Competition # STS-1222-CB
Job Scope:

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.

Duties:

Design and oversee system security testing
Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies
Preform 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

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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $72,800.00-$85,228.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

We accept applications from candidates that are legally eligible to work in Canada. For example, you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or you hold a current and valid work authorization. Please confirm if you qualify. We will not review applications who do not meet this criteria and request that you refrain from applying.
How did you hear of this opportunity?
List some of the activities or roles that you have been involved with related to Security Analysis and assessment and response
Describe your involvement around security awareness in previous roles.
Describe your approach to creating and developing training materials.
When would you be available to start in this position?
If currently employed, why are you looking to leave your current position?

Application deadline: 2022-07-29

Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation

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