Cyber Security Specialist

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Base pay range
CA $69,100.00/yr - CA$/yr
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Cyber Security Specialist
Why pursue this opportunity
Our mission - make insurance, investments and benefits simple, fast and easy for our customers.
Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
Deliver excellence - provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.
What you’ll be working on
Review and analyze events and related logs on all firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion prevention systems, content switches, Windows and Linux platforms, and any other devices used at Empire Life to minimize risks against internal and external threats
Perform application security assessments to identify security vulnerabilities
Provide technical guidance to enable the implementation of security automation and automated security testing.
Create reports on system and device activities; report on any identified security issues
Provide guidance and leadership on security architecture and compliance matters for business and IT projects; assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX, PCI, PIPEDA, etc
Perform risk analysis on various systems; review and recommend processes to improve identity and access management
Assists the Infrastructure and Operations teams in patch management activities; qualifies new patches
Assist with policy implementations and environment evaluations including privacy, accounting and reporting legislation as they relate to information technology practices
Perform security incident investigations; provide assistance, guidance, problem resolution and technical support in the on-going protection of the Corporate IT infrastructure
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of security controls and documentation to minimize risks against internal and external threats
Participate in information technology and security reviews and audits in cooperation with the Audit and Compliance teams
Provide input on the technical direction and new technology adoption within the Enterprise Security team
Develop tools, writing scripts, and automation of processes to assist with routine tasks; provide input into the enhancement, streamlining, and improvement of technology and processes to improve team effectiveness and efficiency
Remain current on new and emerging attacks, vulnerabilities and overall security trends; share learnings with team members
What we’re looking for you to have
1-3+ years work experience in an information technology security role
Accredited certification in network and/or computer security principles
Knowledge and experience with centralized directory services, including Active Directory
Work experience with operating systems ( Windows Desktop and Server, Linux); database security and cloud-based IaaS and SaaS solutions
Knowledge of cryptographic techniques and technologies (i.e. encryption/decryption standards, PKI, digital signatures, email security, etc)
Knowledge of TCP/IP implementation and network security including VPN and wireless infrastructure
Knowledge of tools including Firewalls, IPS, SIEM, anti-malware, 802.1X, Data Loss Prevention, Regular Expressions, Multi-Factor Authentication, CASB, etc
Knowledge of disaster recovery testing, security administration and hardware/software troubleshooting
Knowledge of technical writing processes
Knowledge of Service Management, Incident Management and ITIL practices

Experience with security vulnerability and testing automation
Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CCNA Sec, Security +, GSEC are assets
May be required to work overtime and in an On-Call rotation in order to support service requirements
Beyond the salary
For regular full-time…