BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
The Senior Security Analyst delivers an information technology and operational technology security program, ensuring all systems conform to corporate security policy and security best practices. The Senior Security Analyst carries out vulnerability assessments on a variety of information technology and operational technology applications, networks and IoT devices at the Ministry’s Regional Transportation Management Centre in Coquitlam, BC. Working closely with engineering staff, Connected Services BC (CSBC) staff and the Network Operations Lead, the Senior Security Analyst provides security recommendations on the configuration of technology deployments in the field. 
The Senior Security Analyst researches, investigates and responds to incidents, threats, and exposures, identifies root cause, and implements controls and risk-reducing measures to mitigate future threats. The Senior Security Analyst performs on-demand web application security assessments using various open-source tools, gathers and interprets the results, effectively communicates the findings to partners in various formats (e.g., presentations, reports, and meetings), and works with partners to identify and implement solutions. The Senior Security Analyst also performs internal reviews to monitor compliance with government’s security and privacy policies and advocates for alignment with industry best practices.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science field or equivalent and three (3) years related experience; OR
• Diploma in computer science field or equivalent and five (5) years related experience; OR
• Secondary school graduation or equivalent and seven (7) years related experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional designation or Certified Ethical Hacker designation, or equivalent. 

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience with the use of vulnerability discovery tools or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
• Experience with all aspects of IT security including current technologies and best practices.
• Experience with the installation, configuration, maintenance and problem resolution of hardware, software, operating systems, and network components.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Experience working with Operational Technology (OT). OT is defined as hardware and software that detects or causes a change through the direct monitoring and/or control of physical devices, processes and events in the enterprise.
• Experience with industrial control systems security.
• Experience conducting security threat risk assessments or web application security assessments.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brett.Fiddick@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments* 

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.