Job Description

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidate resumes must include first and last name, email and telephone contact information.

Description

Background Information

The purpose of this request is to acquire a Sr. Security Specialist to support and deliver on multiple initiatives related to Security Governance, Risk and Compliance and Cyber Defence Operations. This includes leading multiple initiatives related to security strategy, security audit and compliance requirements and findings, security governance including policies, standards and processes development and security risk management procedures.

Must haves:

Experience in risk management models for assessing and mitigating various aspects of risk exposure. Analysis of the assessment's reports based on NIST CSF. Risk assessment methodologies such as HTRA (Harmonized Threat Risk Assessment) and NIST CSF, and frameworks such as ISO 27001/2. Experience with security governance including developing policies, standards, processes and procedures. Experience in working with various compliance and audit frameworks including, PHIPA, SOC 2 Type II, Information Privacy Commissioner (IPC) triennial audits, Ontario Auditor General Office (OAGO) Experience with Security frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001. An adept team player who is action oriented, with a record of accomplishment of motivating other team members to achieve higher goals.

Responsibilities:

Take a subject matter expert role in various security risk management initiatives and providing security expertise, facilitating collaboration and performing Risk Assessment. Analyze proposed solution architectures, technology, design and IT development processes to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, and to recommend options that enhance the security of solutions and business processes. Identify, analyze, and recommend options for risk management at appropriate levels within the enterprise and the health care sector. Present topic areas and relevant security materials to product and digital solution groups. Coordinate with members and teams in Ontario Health to develop and implement recommended security policies and related controls. Track the security control implementation to meet compliance requirements and audit findings. Coordinate internal and external information security initiatives as a subject matter expert to reach feasible security solutions for issues across the health care sector. Take a leading role in offensive security practices and provide guidance to the teams with methodologies, tools, and processes. Contribute to the ongoing development and maturing of the OH security program, consulting and assurance practices. Demonstrate the ability to effectively negotiate and resolve conflicts with individuals or teams in a professional and collaborative manner. Utilize strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively persuade individuals with differing perspectives and conflicting interests towards a mutually beneficial resolution on a regular basis. Implement tools and processes to manage workflow and materials related to the information security risk management. Stay abreast of any changes to industry best practices or legislative regulations and assess the resulting impact to the organization. Deep knowledge of the methodologies, frameworks, and processes in Information Security domain. Good Experience in conducting Threat Risk Assessments using various Framework / Methodologies / Standards such as (NIST / HTRA / ISO). Risk management models for assessing and mitigating various aspects of risk exposure. Generate risk maps to help, guide the risk owners and keep the stakeholders in the communication.

Desired Skills:

10+ years' experience in various security domains including third-party risk management, IT audits and/or Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience. Professional certifications in information/cyber security (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC) is required. Knowledge of prevalent industry standards (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, CIS, COBIT)

Required Skills:

An understanding of risk assessment methodologies such as HTRA and CSF, and frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001/2. Knowledge and experience developing and working with security architecture, and IT management frameworks such as SABSA, and CoBIT. Knowledge and experience working with compliance and audit frameworks including PHIPA, SOC 2 TII, IPC Triennial audits, OAGO audits. Strong understanding and ability to interpret and communicate risk management concepts. Good experience & knowledge of TRA methodologies and other risk assessment methodologies and tools, and familiarity with related security tests and test methodologies Knowledge of a wide variety of information systems and security technologies including Operating Systems security, LAN and WAN, Internet protocols and applications, secure communications, firewalls, IDS/IPS, PKI, identity management, identification and authentication techniques, role-based access control, malware defenses, etc. Deep Understanding of typical security threats, vulnerabilities and safeguards relevant to application development, test and QA environments, and IT (datacenter) operations. Experience in writing and presenting subject matter information that is both comprehensive and easy to understand. Excellent communication and reporting abilities to effectively present findings and risk mitigation strategies to both technical teams and executive stakeholders. Experience and working knowledge of risk management lifecycle, processes, and concepts. Strong analytical skills to assess potential impacts and likelihoods of various threat scenarios.

Evaluation Criteria:

Minimum 5 years extensive experience on conducting comprehensive security Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA) using frameworks such as NIST CSF, HTRA, and ISO 27001. Risk Assessment, mitigation recommendations and management with a strong focus on identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing potential impacts, and delivering actionable risk mitigation to stakeholders Risk management such as FAIR model.:

30 Points

Minimum 5 years of extensive experience with Information security governance, with a strong ability to identify gaps between the current security posture and industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.:

30 Points

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with audit frameworks including IPC Audits, OAGO audits and SOC 2 Type II.:

20 Points

5+ years of experience authoring executive-level reports, developing cyber security program and risk registers, and delivering presentations to stakeholders and senior leadership. :

20 Points

Total evaluation criteria: 100 Points

Deliverables

Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

Development of security policies, standards, procedures, processes. Development of frameworks and models for select security capabilities Support implementation of new enterprise governance, risk and compliance tool. Support development of a cyber security strategy and key aspects of program development including program performance reporting. Support on completion of security assessment using tools based on NIST CSF. Review of Threat Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment scan report, Penetration Test report and other security documents.

Knowledge Transfer Details:

The resource will ensure full knowledge transfer is provided to the Ontario Health team before end of engagement. Some of this might occur at the end of the engagement but will also be shared as information is obtained/consolidated. Key deliverables will be shared with team. The resource must provide all related documentation as part of knowledge transfer protocol. Documents will be reviewed by the appropriate leads and signed off by manager/director. The resource will work collaboratively with the Ontario Health team throughout the assignment and ensure key deliverables, milestones, and documentation are shared. A walkthrough of any demos, development, etc. will be required before the end of the engagement.

Must Haves:

7+ years Experience in risk management models for assessing and mitigating various aspects of risk exposure. * 7+ years Experience Analysis of the assessment's reports based on NIST CSF.