Cyber Security Analyst

Position Information Position Title: Cyber Security Analyst Position Summary The Cyber Security Analyst will be the primary operational cyber security staff member for RDP. The primary purpose of the role is to reduce the risk of a major cyber incident at RDP while significantly shortening the detection and containment time of cyber incidents that occur. To support this overall goal the incumbent will recommend policy and standard components, develop staff awareness of cyber security through the cyber security program, manage and monitor technical threat detection, analysis, and control systems, and act quickly to contain breaches when they occur. Position Responsibilities Cyber Security Management and Monitoring Constantly monitor the cyber threat landscape and identify how those threats apply to RDP. Accountable to monitor RDP’s applications, computer devices, and network infrastructure for significant threats and work with service owners to patch and mitigate risks. Identify key systems for log tracking and work with system owners to ensure logs are recorded for analysis. Configure and manage threat detection systems such as Defender for Endpoint and Sentinel to monitor and analyze logs to identify threats and indications of compromise. Cyber Security Program Management Manage the RDP Cyber Security Program elements including staff training, phish training, documentation of processes for various cyber events, supporting RDP staff members with cyber security-related questions or issues. Maintain the Cyber Security Incident Response Plan documentation and provide input on the ITS Disaster Recovery Plan. Security Incident Response When cyber security alerts and incidents occur, this position will work with ITS leadership, the ITS team, and affected staff members to quickly contain incidents and investigate the total impact of the incident. An ability to focus on small details to identify larger patterns is critical to determine when a small issue may indicate a much larger problem. Work with the Cyber Security Incident Response Plan as needed. Take detailed notes on incident information to support any needed privacy impact investigations. Policies and Standards Recommend updates to RDP ITS policies and ITS standards as required to meet federal and provincial legal requirements for security and privacy, cyber insurance requirements, and align with the NIST Cyber Security Framework requirements while meeting the organizations business and reputational needs. Required Qualifications Two (2) years of post-secondary training, completion of a community college certificate including trades apprenticeships or equivalent. 1-2 Years of experience. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent. Salary Information Salary: 67,772 - 79,283 Benefits and Compensation Information Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies. About Red Deer Polytechnic Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities. Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another. Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community. Posting Detail Information Competition Number: 2024-A-138 Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 10/01/2024 FTE: 1.0 Hours of Work: 8:00am-4:00pm Open Until Filled: Yes Note to Applicant To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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