Job Description

Posting Title
ISL 27R - Senior Security Analyst - AMENDED - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Position Classification
Information Systems R27

Union
GEU

Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA


Salary Range
$75,552.53 - $86,175.83 annually plus a 9.9% Temporary Market Adjustment

Close Date
3/27/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date


Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division
DSSB / S&T

Job Summary
An opportunity to contribute your valued expertise The Digital Strategies & Services Branch (DSSB) provides a range of information technology and information management services for the Ministry of Education and Childcare (ECC). The Branch works closely with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Corporate Information & Records Management Office (CIRMO) to ensure, ECC plans, and initiatives are aligned with the government\'s overall technology and privacy protection direction and standards.

DSSB provides information security and privacy guidance to the ministry and assists the K-12 sector, which includes when requested support for K-12 NGN Network and Network Security services which provides secure internet access to digital resources. This enables the delivery of educational services to more than 560,000 students across 60 school districts and 1,600 public schools and facilities in British Columbia.

The Senior Security Analyst delivers information technology security support and ensuring the ministry remains in compliance by responding to and/or assisting with information security and privacy breaches affecting the ministry and/or its partners.

Job Requirements:

• Degree, diploma, or certification in the computer science field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant experience developing and managing data security frameworks/architectures (includes during certification), preferably in a Microsoft environment.
• Minimum two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience leading technical investigations and handling multiple active issues, preferably in a large and complex environment.
• Minimum three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in identifying and evaluating security risks from a business and technological standpoint, preferably in a large and complex environment.
• Minimum two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in incident management and incident response., preferably in a large and complex environment.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Professional designation as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience contributing to security architecture processes that enable the enterprise to develop and implement secure cloud solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with the business, technology, and threat drivers, preferably in a large and complex environment.
• Minimum two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience reviewing/conducting complex information security threat and risk assessments, preferably in a large and complex environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with Cloud based vendor assessments.
• Minimum of two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience evaluating Privacy Impact Assessments from a technology standpoint.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact John.Chow@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position: Amendment February 23, 2023: Locations updated.
Amendment February 23, 2023: Posting closing date exended to March 27, 2023.
Amendment February 23, 2023: Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia as per the Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, M\xc3\xa9tis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Information Management/Information Technology