Job Description Summary
The Information Security Analyst is a member of the STEMCELL Information Security team and works alongside members of the IT departments to support and operate information security technologies.
This role is the first line of defense of STEMCELL's networks, systems, and data from cyberattacks. As an entry level security role, the Information Security Analyst reviews, triages, escalates and documents information security related requests and alerts. This role is also responsible for systematically conducting and documenting security operations processes.
This position is based in Vancouver, BC and reports to the Information Security Manager.
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide users with cyber security related support by prioritizing issues and resolutions, including escalating critical issues to team members.
- Proactively operate information security monitoring technologies, including log based, end-point and network based security systems.
- Work with security information and event management (SIEM) to manage the system, manage the detection content and actively watch for alerts.
- Review tickets, alerts and data from sensors, and formally document action taken.
- Document security standards and processes.
- Respond to emergencies and security issues, including after-hours issues. As a global company, working outside of normal business hours may be periodically required.
- Monitors emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in a technology related discipline, or a mix of industry certifications and experience. Information Security certification (ISACA CSX, ISC2 SSCP, GIAC GISF, etc.) is an asset.
- Experience in an Information Security, IT support or System administration role is an asset. Candidates without experience must demonstrate a passion for information security. The ability to share successful personal, academic or professional cyber security projects is a plus.
- Experience working with AWS and cloud security is an asset. Candidates without cloud security experience will be required to show an understanding of cyber security challenges in the cloud.
- Strong organizational and time management skills accompanied by good judgment in order to prioritize, manage and work with limited guidance in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Results-oriented individual with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a keen motivation to learn about new tools and technologies is a must.
This role requires being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per STEMCELL’s vaccination policy, the current recommendations by local health authorities and as required by public health orders in place from time to time, including any COVID-19 boosters as recommended by local health authorities and as required by public health orders in place from time to time.
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STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada.
This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and significant career development opportunities.
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