Job Title: Information Security Specialist
Full-time, based in Greater Vancouver, 3 days/week in office maximum to start
Salary Range: $97,599 to $127,555 per annum (37.5-hours/week)
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager of Technology Service and Cyber Security, the Information Security Specialist is responsible for establishing procedures, standards, and controls to support IT security, audit, and availability in alignment with the IT security policy. The specialist will ensure that current technology not only meets but also exceeds the policies approved by the organization.
Key Responsibilities - Performance Optimization & Recovery:
- Measure and optimize the performance of applications and infrastructure.
- Lead recovery actions after system failures, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
- System Oversight:
- Oversee server, storage, network, security, and monitoring hardware, software, and services.
- Ensure systems are optimized for availability, stability, integrity, performance, and scalability.
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
- Design and create system flags, such as algorithms for detecting security issues.
- Ensure security configurations are correct and operating effectively.
- Develop and implement IT system security plans, projects, and initiatives.
- Regularly perform backups and audit the backup process for compliance with defined policies and procedures.
- Develop and improve the Incident Response policy and process.
- Threat & Risk Assessments:
- Plan and execute Threat and Risk Assessments of enterprise IT systems, both internal and external.
- Provide actionable recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
Key Qualifications: - Experience & Education:
- 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, supported by a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Certifications (must hold one or more of the following):
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Information Systems Professional (ISP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
- Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001.