Associate Security Analyst
Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem, dedicated to making payments easier, smarter, and safer for all Canadians. The Associate Security Analyst plays a supportive role in conducting the Information Security Awareness Program and Personnel Screening Program, promoting a culture of security and awareness across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and delivery of Payments Canada’s Information Security Awareness and Education Programs
- Assist in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Payments Canada Information Security Awareness Programs, which includes: develop bulletins, alerts, and awareness material to advise Payments Canada employees of their role and responsibility for information security; develop and deliver security training
- Support the implementation and operations of Payments Canada personnel security and screening programs
- Liaise with the Government of Canada Industry Security Program and contracted vendors and third parties as service providers in support of the Clearance program and operational requirements
Skills
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an information security or information risk management capacity
- Experience in the field of Information Security, development of security policies and practices, developing and operating personnel screening, security awareness and phishing programs will be considered an asset
- Ability to work outside of regular working hours based on operational requirements
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance and can successfully complete enhanced background checks that may be carried out by Payments Canada
- Ability to work in person at the Payments Canada Ottawa office as needed
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset
- Industry certification (CISA, CGEIT, Project Management certifications, ISO 27001) is considered an asset
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
- Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over).
- Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
- 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up (if eligible)
- Rewards and recognition program.
- Access to office gym facilities.
- Internal and external professional development opportunities.
- Fun team and organizational events.
- Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.
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