October 12, 2024

Western Financial Group

Saint John

FULL TIME

Analyst - Cyber Security II

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

Analyst – Cyber Security II

Reporting to the Team Leader, Cyber Security, you will be responsible for Supporting posture management, building on vulnerability management, and focusing on the continuous monitoring and improvement of security for the organization.

Here is what a typical day looks like

Leading risk assessments such as threat modeling, privacy assessments, penetration/vulnerability assessments and audits of cyber security technology, standards, and solutions
Assessing, coordinating, or escalating response to identified gaps from audits and assessments
Participating in the incident response process
Assisting in audit cycles (internal or external)
Managing the administration and configuration of security applications
Providing security responses after hours on an on-call basis
Providing secondary support for security reporting, access monitoring and email security roles
Providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, and security implementation
Focusing on the security status of networks, information, and systems based on information security resources
Assessing and identifying vulnerabilities, understanding which vulnerabilities are likely to be exploited, prioritizing patches, and working with IT operations on patch management, etc.
Monitoring security hygiene and posture across the enterprise, understanding the cyber-risk management challenge and utilizing knowledge to assess and mitigate risks
Analysing threat alerts detected by monitoring applications, and executing corrective actions in a primary role
Identifying, assessing and communicating security risks, issues and recommended solutions
Mitigating risks identified during audit or risk meetings
Conducting testing and audit log reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of current security measures
Providing advice and guidance to the business as an Information Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Leading and assisting in the creation of procedures to meet security standards and policies
Participating in a security awareness program
Leading and assisting in the evaluation and deployment of IT security systems and Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.information security solutions
Identifying, studying, learning and applying knowledge of new/emerging security technologies, methodologies and products to analyze and recommend on potential value, participating in and supporting continuous improvement efforts

The value you bring

Post secondary diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
5 years' related experience in technology and risk awareness.
Strong analytical and ITIL foundation and one or more from SANS, SCCP, CISSP or similar accreditation
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Well-developed project management skills including exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and contribute to a team environment.

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (remote and hybrid work)
Location: St. John, New Brunswick
Salary range: $75,000 - $104,000
Requisition #: 80979

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box – we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role – or we might have another that suits you even better!

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

Health and Wellness

At Western we take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives – after all, they are our greatest asset! Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 paid wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do – it’s engrained in our culture though the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.