Senior Security Analyst

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

Competition Number: 2023/24-008- 500774
Employment Type: Permanent
Department/Region: Information Technology Department
Location: Head Office, St. John's
Posting Status: Internal/External
Closing Date: October 8, 2024
Salary Scale: $74,965 to $100,265 per annum on the management pay scale point 608 (35-hour work week)

Position Details

Context: The Information Technology department consists of two sections: Operations and Development. The Operations section maintains all data processing facilities including the centralized computer systems and data centre, servers, personal computers and the organization's communications network; and provides all related systems security services and help desk functions. The Development section undertakes projects to develop and implement new systems, upgrades existing software applications and manages the acquisition of software from external vendors; provides data reporting services; and systems/software training for all Housing employees and assists the Operations and Support sections with complex software support and reporting activities.

Duties:

Reporting to the Director, Information Technology the Senior Security Analyst will work as a critical team member in our Information Technology Department and will play an essential role in proactively managing and maintaining security within NLHC's IT environment. The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the corporation's IT Security strategies and needs are translated into effective technical solutions through the implementation and maintenance of security tools, policies and procedures. The incumbent is accountable for performing, and coordinating, advanced security work, and monitoring of security incidents in the NLHC environment. This includes implementation, support and maintenance of NLHC's IT security infrastructure support systems. This person will also lead the Security Awareness & Education program for employees and plays an important role in NLHC's overall Security program including Cyber Security and IT Audit. The position responds to a broad range of technical, business and security-related issues which have a direct impact on overall technological infrastructure and business operations while acting as the subject matter expert to the IT personnel from a security and advisory capacity, as well as other duties as required.

Criteria

Screening Criteria:

1. Completion of a degree or diploma in Computer Studies (equivalences may be considered)
2. Extensive varied experience in an IT Security environment
3. Experience working in infrastructure related technologies
4. Experience working in Network and Security related technologies
5. Experience working in Server and Database technologies
6. Experience developing IT Policies and Procedures
7. Experience/training in Cyber Security and/or IT Audit (Asset)
8. Project Management skills (Asset)

Assessment Criteria:

1. Knowledge of infrastructure related technologies, including Physical and Virtual Servers, VMWARE, SAN Storage, backup and restore technologies, Telephony and Collaboration systems and Cloud Services.
2. Knowledge of Network and Security related technologies, (i.e. Routers, Switching, Firewalls, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Wireless, Multi-factor Authentication, Endpoint Protection, Email Security, Certificates, Patch Management, SFTP, VPN, DMZ, TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS.)
3. Knowledge of Server and Database technologies, including Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle, Citrix and Active Directory/Global Catalogue.
4. Knowledge of IT security best practices, policies, procedures and standards.
5. Strong documentation and writing skills
6. Leadership and advisory skills
7. Software and/or database design/analysis skills
8. System integration, system planning, security and software management skills
9. Analytical skills
10. Ability to effectively exchange information
11. Attention to detail

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

1. Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Required to carry a corporate smart phone
2. Acknowledges requirement for travel, including occasional overnight travel (occasional)
3. Acknowledges on call requirement

Applicant Information

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
• Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
• This is not a position within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.

How to apply:

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.