Security Specialist

Job Posting Title

Security Specialist

Job Category

IT Security

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Remote / Travail à distance

Posting End Date

2025-02-16

Job Grade

PIPSC-3

Pay Range

$107,682 - $135,272

Job Summary

We’re experts in navigating Canada’s skies. Keeping 18 million square kilometers of Canadian airspace safe is more than a job, it’s a calling. No matter our role, everything we do helps keep our skies safe. In keeping with our culture of safety first, reporting to the Manager of Cyber Security Programs and Governance, the Cyber Security Specialist will assist in providing support and coordination in areas of Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaigns, Incident Response, Reporting and Policies.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Flexible work arrangements

• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Performs monitoring, research, and analysis of cyber security threats and alerts to determine relevancy and urgency, initiating incident response processes when required.

• Monitors network, systems, and applications for malicious activity, responding to detected or reported cyber security incidents following defined procedures; escalates to other groups or senior resources as required.

• Reviews and collects data from security systems for further investigation.

• Enforces NAV CANADA’s cyber security policies and standards as well as assists in the development of new cyber security requirements.

• Develops and documents procedures for responding to common cyber security incidents.

• Generates metrics on the status of the cyber threat and the performance of the Security Incident and Event Monitoring program.

• Engages with other Technology teams while leading small projects related to the improvement of NAV CANADA’s cyber security posture.

• Collaborates with peers and external partners for the betterment of information sharing amongst various external cyber security groups.

• Works jointly with training teams on the development of annual mandatory training material for all NAV CANADA employees.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Graduation with an acceptable degree from a recognized university or community college with a specialization in computer sciences, systems engineering, or data analytics.

Experience:

• 5 years of professional experience in Information Technology or Data Analytics, with some background in Information Systems Security.

• Hands-on experience using information technology operational solutions such as Active Directory management tools, Security Information Event Management systems or malware prevention technologies.

• Experience analyzing IT incidents and identifying and escalating security incidents for response.

• Practical experience in the planning and delivery of small-scale projects, including the preparation of required documentation.

• Experience troubleshooting technical issues, conducting research, and presenting solutions to management.

Knowledge:  

• Technical skills and expertise in own functional area.

• Knowledge of NAV CANADA’s mandate, mission, and organization structure.

• Knowledge of incident response processes and best practices.

• Knowledge of security monitoring processes and best practices.

• Knowledge of systems logging and auditing processes and best practices.

• Knowledge of security event analysis.

Abilities:

• Ability to provide expert advice, guidance, and opinions in area of specialization.

• Ability to coach others in field of expertise, problem solving, teamwork and innovation, relationship management issues; involve others in problem solving, decision-making, and creative thinking.

• Ability to influence others outside of the team to ensure goals are met.

• Ability to lead moderately complex projects as required.

• Ability to establish and communicate common goals and direction for team as required.

• Ability to communicate effective, both verbally and written.

Personal Suitability:

• Effective in establishing and maintaining appropriate interpersonal relationships when dealing with team members, colleagues, and superiors.

• Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships.

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.

• Ability to resolve conflicts in an effective manner.

Working conditions:

• There may be a requirement to work overtime.

• This position is classified as Remote-Distance with up to 4 trips per year to the Ottawa Logistics Centre.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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