Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs

Req ID: 23501
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 06/13/2023
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager, IT Systems Architecture & Security, the successful candidate will become a member of the Cybersecurity team at the City of Mississauga. The successful candidate will work on a variety projects as a cybersecurity subject matter expert.
A significant portion of the job includes providing guidance based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and industry best practices related to IT Security. A high level of motivation, professionalism and an ability to work with various IT groups and client-facing teams are essential.
This position will be required to work in a hybrid work arrangement (some work from home and some work in the office) for an undetermined period. Once the City’s offices fully re-open, you may be required to work out of Mississauga City Hall at 300 City Centre Drive (possibly on a rotational basis). Periodic work outside of regular business is a requirement of the job.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Successful Candidate Will

• Monitor systems activity to identify vulnerable points
• Draft IT security standards, policies and guidelines
• Continuously strive to elevate the City’s cybersecurity posture
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats as they evolve
• Perform threat modeling and risk analysis
• Analyze system specifications to assess security risks
• Provide security awareness training
• Provide guidance on device hardening
• Perform pen testing and vulnerability assessments
• Implement, augment and improve security controls in business and system deployment processes
• Research cybersecurity trends, recommend technologies and processes
• Serve as a cybersecurity expert and provide guidance to IT and non-IT staff
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents, breaches and malware threats
• Implement NIST Cybersecurity framework controls
• Provide advice and expertise on how to secure the City’s technology infrastructure

Skills And Qualifications
Required/Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands on experience working with IT Security technologies
• Advanced End-Point protection knowledge
• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology field or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in an enterprise environment with a large IT infrastructure
• Minimum 5 years of experience with networking and network security in an enterprise environment
• Advanced perimeter protection knowledge
• Minimum 5 years of experience with server and client operating systems in an enterprise environment
• Knowledge of IT Security frameworks
• Security Incident Response experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting Security Awareness training
• Hands on Firewall configuration experience
• Experience working in a PCI compliant environment
• Experience in automated incident response tools (SOAR)
• Experience in Security architecture and design
• Experience with SIEM
• Working knowledge of web and application security
• Excellent communication, documentation and customer service skills
• CISSP certification
• Experience in a Cisco, Mcafee, VMware environment would be ideal
• Experience with malware analysis
• Experience with IPS/IDS
• IT Security certifications are desired
• Knowledge of application security methodologies
• In depth experience with Cloud security (AWS, M365 and Azure) is desired
• Experience with the use of computer forensic tools
• Experience with Identity Management, API Security & Automation
• Experience in threat intelligence from a blue and red team perspective
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts, Active Directory and DNS
• Experience with encryption and cryptography
• Ability to interact with vendors and managed service providers in a professional manner
• Experience with Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing technologies, Packet capturing and analysis
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 85,155.00 - $ 113,541.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Hybrid, work from home and in person at Civic Center
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/IT Division , Architecture & Innovation
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.