Cyber Security Analyst6654 Ottawa

(May 28) DCC

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary: $91,826 - $119,370

The Cyber Security Analyst helps implement and provides operational support for DCC’s cyber strategy. The incumbent acts as a key resource on cyber security and contributes to the prevention of security incidents. The Cyber Security Analyst configures, implements and supports information technology (IT) security devices and applications. The incumbent researches and recommends solutions to protect systems and applications that support cyber security at DCC.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

Perform daily operational activities (e.g. checking and actioning security-related requests) to safeguard information system assets
Review and interpret IT security alerts in order to respond and provide diagnostics
Respond to, investigate and analyze security incidents and breaches
Operate and maintain DCC’s cyber security awareness program by running periodic phishing campaigns and delivering training
Contribute to the disaster recovery plans for DCC’s computer systems, databases, networks, servers and software applications
Research, recommend, develop, document and support the implementation of solutions under the cyber security strategy
Monitor and maintain all security perimeter equipment and associated components
Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate expectations
Manage risk

Other

Conduct periodic compliance checks to ensure corporate assets are configured and operate according to DCC’s cyber security policies
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in IT cyber security
IT infostructure administration and security
IT and cyber security systems
Powershell scripting
Microsoft 365 security products (knowledge and hands-on experience)
Qualys vulnerability management and patch management solutions (hands-on experience)
Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: university degree in computer science or related field with 4 years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Preferred:
- Security certifications from major suppliers (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet)
- NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, SAS70 (or 5970) and/or other compliance frameworks
- CISSP
- ISACA

Abilities

Use computer programs to perform advanced tasks
Develop technical solutions
Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional direction and advice to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role as Cyber Security Analyst, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.

Your package will include:

Public service pension
100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
$400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
$1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
Telus Virtual Health Care
Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
Deluxe travel benefit plans
Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.

DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.

The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

criminal record checks

reference checks

previous employment

open source checks

credit/financial status

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!

At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

Michelle Scheidegger

Email: ta@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

About (May 28) DCC

Who We Are

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada's defence requirements.

Our Client-Partners are the Assistant Deputy Minister Infrastructure and Environment (ADM IE) Group at the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).

What We Do

When DND decides to initiate a project, it contacts DCC to procure and manage the associated project contracts on its behalf. These projects range from innovative to traditional: from control towers to dockyards, from hangars to tank maintenance facilities, from community centres to accommodation facilities, and from roads to sewer and water systems. Some projects may simply involve everyday maintenance work. Others are more complex with very high security requirements.

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