Job Description

Security Analyst II
Permanent; Full-Time Competition Number: 2023 SAII 021 (please quote in application)
Location: St. John\'s, NL
Salary Scale: CG-42 ($73,418.80 - $86,504.60)
Closing Date: April 26, 2023 About Us At the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (the Centre) we provide quality information to health professionals, the public, researchers, and health system decision makers. Through collaboration with the health system, we support the development of data and technical standards, maintain key health databases, carry out analytics and evaluation and support health research. We support the regional health authorities, as well as the patients and communities they serve, in the delivery of information technology and telecommunications (IT/T) and eHealth services applied in the healthcare system to provide quality care. Our mandate also includes the development and implementation of a confidential and secure provincial electronic health record as well as other provincial clinical information programs, including the change management required to support adoption by end user clinicians. About the Role We are currently looking to hire a permanent full time Security Analyst II to work in the Information Protection Division. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead event and incident investigation activities for the Centre\'s security program.
• Conduct Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs), including execution of Vulnerability Assessments (VAs) and penetration testing on Provincial health systems.
• Work collaboratively with multiple functional IT teams to design and implement security controls and systems.
• Provision of security advice and guidance to IT staff, management, and partners.
• Participate in audit initiatives.
• Lead the definition and execution of security initiatives.
• Research and evaluate industry best practice security controls, approaches, and methodologies for implementation consideration.
• Participate in technical security planning activities.

About You Your education and experience include:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or a related IT field.
• A minimum of 5 years\' experience working in the field of cyber security.
• Recognized certification(s) in the field of cyber security.

You have the following skills and abilities:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical know-how to perform at a senior cybersecurity role.
• Motivated individual who can keep current with new technologies.
• Superior interpersonal skills (written and verbal communication).
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to build and maintain effective business working relationships.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of judgement.
• Ability to function in a high pressure, diverse, and changing environment.
• Strong awareness of privacy, security, and confidentiality.

It would be an asset if you have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the sensitivity of health data.
• Previous experience or experience with TRAs/VAs/Penetration Testing.
• Knowledge and exposure to privacy concepts and practices.
• Exposure and experience with Cloud security.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information. Security Manager (CISM) or other security designations.

Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered. Other Information We can offer you a respectful and engaging workplace that provides:

• Meaningful work.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Flexible work arrangements (flex time; compressed; hybrid).
• Work-life balance.
• A paid leave program (six weeks).
• An active social committee.
• An employee and family assistance program.
• An innovative, energetic, and forward-thinking workplace culture.

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply through https://www.nlchi.nl.ca/index.php/careers. Please note: We frequently post or see our job ads on job aggregators, which are essentially search engines for job postings. In most circumstances these aggregator sites ask you to apply for the posted job directly on their platform and we will not directly receive your application. To ensure your application is received and reviewed, we kindly ask that if you have an interest in applying with NLCHI that you do so by visiting https://www.nlchi.nl.ca/index.php/careers. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon completion of required background checks including acceptable professional reference checks, provision of a satisfactory certificate of conduct, confirmation of educational credentials and validation of legal entitlement to work in Canada, if applicable. For more information, please visit www.nlchi.nl.ca. Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this ad, they consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information required for the purposes of recruitment. Personal information will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment considerations for a period of one year following closing date of this competition, unless otherwise noted by the applicant.