Job Number: J0325-0881 Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst Job Category: Information Technology Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: March 20, 2025 Closing Date: April 20, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Technology and Innovation Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Develop and maintain security architecture principles, strategy and practices, roadmaps, and technical applications to engineer reliable solutions and measures for the business.
• Apply and incorporate information technologies into proposed solutions, translating operational requirements into protection needs (i.e, security control objectives), designing countermeasures to identified security risks, and designing multi-level security/cross domain solutions.
• Identify cyber security and privacy issues that stem from connections with internal and external customers and partner organizations
• Monitor systems, networks, and applications for potential security breaches or unusual activities.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, minimizing impact and recovering systems.
• Create, update, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Advise stakeholders on risks associated with access to critical systems and data, ensuring least-privilege principles are followed.
• Assist in internal and external audits, providing necessary security documentation and evidence.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies to ensure critical systems can be restored after an incident.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Diploma, certificate, University degree or equivalent experience
• Computer industry specific certifications such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Certified Cloud Security Professional, CompTIA Security+
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in cyber security with a focus on technical security architecture
• Experience leading major cyber security projects
• Working knowledge and experience of cyber security framework and industry standards, such as NIST CSF, NIST 800 –53, CIS, ISF, SoGP, ISO27000 and Payment Card Industry Regulations (PCI DSS)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC) , Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) considered an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.