Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Specialist (IT Specialist I-IV)
One (1) Regular Position
Head Office/Hybrid (within New Brunswick), New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # 21507-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As part of the Cyber Security team, the Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for OT cybersecurity within NB Power. This role is responsible for reviewing, designing, and improving cybersecurity operational controls and processes, conducting security assessments, developing and maintaining standards for cybersecurity processes and technologies, as well as contributing to compliance activities in accordance with internal and external security directives and regulations to ensure the secure operation of NB Power's infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing new and existing systems and processes, which may include developing and maintaining standards for cybersecurity processes and technologies.
• Measuring and reporting on security initiatives and residual risk, such as conducting security assessments of new and existing systems, as well as contributing to internal and external compliance activities.
• Recommending, designing, and implementing technical and procedural improvements to reduce security risk.

The ideal teammate will have:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science OR Bachelors degree in Engineering with an applicable focus OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Three years of progressive work experience in operational technology, including work in one or more of the following disciplines: industrial control systems (ICS) engineering, OT security, OT systems audit, OT systems compliance (e.g., NERC-CIP)
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from initiation to closure
• An advanced security certification OR multiple intermediate-level security certifications OR post-secondary training in one or more of the following domains: ICS/OT security, GRC (governance, risk, and compliance), information systems audit, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of assignment

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

· Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
· Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
· New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
· Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
· Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
· Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
· Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
· Career development and growth throughout the organization
· Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.
NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials at Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials: https://www.cicic.ca/1374/obtain_an_academic_credential_assessment_for_general_purposes.canada

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Name Check.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Julie Rideout Gallibois at [email protected].

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, January 19, 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.