Job Description

45446 - Toronto - Regular - Ongoing

Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we're focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It's an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

*NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we 'trial & learn' a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!

In office but with intention - a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!

The Sr. IT Security Specialist will report to the IAM Manager. The Sr. IT Security Specialist is responsible for managing Segregation of Duty (SOD) Rule Set within GRC tool including maintaining, updating, testing, and implementing changes in GRC. The Sr. IT Security Specialist is experience in supporting Segregation of Duty (SOD) and sensitive access (SA) controls, Role based access controls (RBAC), Business Roles, SAP roles/authorization, SAP GRC ruleset implementation/Testing/SOD Mitigation, experience in SAP GRC modules Access Control, Risk Management, and Process Control. The Sr. IT Security Specialist is knowledgeable on different user and role types, SAP Authorization Concept, HR Structural Authorization, BW Analysis Authorization, Roles or Activity Groups, and User Administration on different SAP Platform. The Sr. IT Security Specialist is familiar of SailPoint and GRC Integration, SAP Security and SAP Applications, (e.g. ECC, BW or BI, GRC, BOBJ, BPC, CRM, SCM), ISIM, ISIM roles and policy.

General Accountabilities:

• Provide day to day review analysis of the perimeter IT network trying to determine unauthorized

access attempts, probes, pre-attack information gathering, network mapping and monitoring mail for

unauthorized data extraction.

• Review server and network security for inappropriate activity/incidents such as large amounts of

unauthorized data being moved or transferred or unauthorized access to financial or Executive data

including emails.

• Participate in Business and IT initiated projects. Ensure that security requirements for the projects are

defined and captured. Catalogue all security risks within projects, including those created within the

proposed solutions.

• Utilize ISD's 5 Stage Project Methodology when delivering security guidance and services. Manage IT

Security sponsored projects. Manage or co-manage IT Security Operations.

• Participate in the ongoing development of Hydro One Security Policy, Procedures and Guidelines.

• The incumbent must possess a strong client service orientation and a desire to help the business

meet their objectives.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Provide day to day review analysis of the perimeter IT network trying to determine unauthorized

access attempts, probes, pre-attack information gathering, network mapping and monitoring mail for

unauthorized data extraction.

• Review server and network security for inappropriate activity/ incidents such as large amounts of

unauthorized data being moved or transferred or unauthorized access to financial or Executive data

including emails.

• Provide security scans of internal computer networks to search for unauthorized devices, detect

suspicious activity, such as inappropriate printing of files from key IT systems such as SAP, Customer

One, Peoplesoft, or any of the other key business or financial systems.

• Provide scans to detect the emailing of large attachments to personal email accounts, inappropriate

employee communication with suspicious persons, suspicious clearing of system audit logs,

information leaks, IT sabotage-specific detection and to identify inappropriate access or transmission

of sensitive data or use and presence of hacking tools.

• Participate in Business and IT initiated projects; Attend project reviews as required, including

assessment of Project Orders, RFP's, Business Cases and Service Requirement Documents (SRD's);

Ensure security requirements for the project are defined and captured.

• Provide security architecture expertise to the projects.

• Catalogue all security risks with the project, including those created within the proposed solution and

those generated through project activities; Review and recommend approval for proposed technology

solution.

• Review and recommend approval for sustainment adjustments as a result of remedial actions for risk

reduction

• Remain operationally current for all key and critical Hydro One IT systems and networks to ensure

investigations are necessary, core operational competencies and skills will improve and ensure that

the full range of potential root causes are explored without putting at risk the continued operation of

the system or network.

• Conduct complex and technical IT investigations and address general queries regarding recovery,

authentication, and analysis of electronic data when an investigation involves issues relating to

reconstruction of computer usage, examination of residual data, authentication of data by technical

analysis.

• Conduct IT security threat and risk assessments related to key and critical IT systems and networks

as it relates to external threats, labour disruptions and internal wrong-doing.

• Complete detailed investigative reports outlining the key elements, evidence collected, findings and

recommendations regarding IT security investigations.

• Work with Law Enforcement High Tech crime groups and maintain an operational skills level in order

to gather and protect key IT evidence that may lead to criminal, civil (or both) court proceedings.

• Remain current with the safe and effective securing of evidence on a wide variety of wired and

wireless electronic devices used for and within the Hydro One business.

• Provide assistance to physical security relating to Cyber asset security by identifying critical cyber

related devices and determine IT system relevance.

• Conduct IT Data and Cyber Security awareness programs through presentation and education.

• Review items posted to the corporate web page to determine if they represent an overall security risk.

• Assist the Director of Business Information Technology in the assessment of IT Security work

programs focused on the prevention, detection and response to breaches and malicious behaviours

targeting Hydro One's IT systems and networks.

• Assist CSS Security Consultants in responding to their work programs.

Essential Knowlededge:

Selection Criteria:

• 5-8 years in a Cyber Defence Operations / SOC team

• 5-8 years experience with SIEM/Logging technologies (IBM qRadar, ArcSight, Splunk, ElasticSearch, etc)

• 5-8 years experience analyzing vulnerability data, running VA scans (Nessus, Qualys, IP360, etc) and

managing findings using a risk-based approach

• 5-8 years experience working hands-on with Offensive Security tools (Metasploit, Burp Professional,Kali Linux, nmap, crackmapexec, Bloodhound, Responder, Powershell Empire, etc)

• 5-8 years experience working hands-on with IPS and APT prevention technologies in an

administrative capacity (Tipping Point, Deep Discovery, Carbon Black, Crowdstrike, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, FireEye, Lastline, etc)

• 5-8 years experience administering IAM/PAM Solutions (CyberArk, RSA, Sailpoint, Oracle database, etc)

• 5-8 years experience in a Cyber Security Incident Response, Analysis & Triage related role

• 5-8 years of experience with hands-on technical forensic investigations (EnCase Enterprise, FTK,

Nuix, Autopsy, Volatility)

• CISSP or OSCP considered an asset

• Bachelor in Computer Science (or equivalent) or College Diploma in Computer Studies considered an asset

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada's Best Employers for 2022.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: October 17, 2022

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