What’s in it for you:
First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:
- Mental health coverage and resources
- Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
- Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
- Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle
We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.
We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.
Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!
Candidates, please note: if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.
We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it’s preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.
Your individuality is welcome here.
About Us We’re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.
Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team.
The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for Level 1 SOC operations and is an advisor to assist peers, and business stakeholders, on risks for programs and initiatives with Cyber Security components. The role actively promotes integration of security into most aspects of IT and the business. The role also ensures that Cyber Security operations are following regulatory and industry practices and that online and other threats and risks to FW are mitigated.
Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day
Security & Incident Response: Assists and completes Level 1 SOC triage and investigations on security alerts while escalating more complex investigations to the Senior Cyber Security Analyst. Monitoring and response of Spam and Phishing email reports. Opening, and following to completion, the remediation of security incidents. Included in on-call rotations and assists other team members with afterhours incident resolution if required.
Risk Management: Proactively monitors First West’s networks for security breaches and/or incidents and investigates any violations; prepares reporting that documents security incidents and outlines impacts. Assists with security testing, both internally and externally, to look for vulnerabilities in FW systems. Prepares reports and recommendations to Leadership on any potential weaknesses in system security.
Cyber Security Systems: Assists with the ongoing support of Security DevOps and works with teams on the alignment and implementation of security recommendations. Provides operational support and incident management responses as required.
Team Support: Participates in any change management processes as required. Works with technology and business teams on enhancing FW cyber security. Participates in technology and business projects as the security operations subject matter expert.
Situational Awareness: Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the information security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- College, Trade or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in a related discipline required
- Cyber Security certification(s) is an asset
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 2+ years of Cyber Security experience, preferably operational security
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and logical thinking/problem solving
- Works well in a team environment
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio is required.
- Experience in securing Cloud deployments including PAAS, IAAS and SAAS
- Experience with Incident handling and investigations
- Basic understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework,
- Experience in a SOC environment is an asset.
- Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other common network protocols.
- Familiarity with securing Microsoft Cloud computing platforms.
- Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.
