Analyst, Data Security

Northwestel; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestel is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to lead initiatives for data governance and data privacy strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments, manage data security in compliance with regulations like PIPEDA and GDPR, and utilize tools such as MS Purview and Azure. This position offers competitive compensation, including a team incentive bonus and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Team Incentive Bonus

Paid Vacation with a Vacation Travel Allowance

Work-Life Balance

Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of network communication protocols (TCP, UDP).
• Understanding of privacy regulations like PIPEDA and GDPR.
• Experience with data governance strategies and audit controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement data governance and privacy strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze data locations and enhance data classifications in MS Purview.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data ownership and implement security policies.

Skills

Communication

Data Mining

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Degree in security applications development

Degree in network and security

Tools

MS Purview

MS Defender

MS Azure

ServiceNow

Salesforce

SolarWinds

MS SQL

Job description

This position is responsible for the implementation of data governance, data privacy strategies, and security controls, including scanning and testing. The Analyst will be involved in a range of projects and will work with a broad group of stakeholders in helping to understand their data requirements, update data governance policies, and apply those policies. The Analyst will work with the Cybersecurity Team on development and implementation of DLP and retention policies.

This role will require a combination of people skills to work with various departments to help them through their data governance journey, and technical skills to implement the policies in data governance software. Accomplishing these objectives will help to protect company, employee and corporate data, and work towards creating a safe-data environment.

Employment Equity

Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Candidates must clearly indicate on their application if they are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority if they wish to receive hiring preference.

Specific Accountabilities

Analysis of the location of structured and unstructured data.

Enhancing our current data classifications and building them into MS Purview.

Work with external stakeholders to define data ownership.

Work with external stakeholders to determine data lifecycle management, and DLP policies.

Work with IT departments to implement lifecycle management and apply DLP policies in MS Defender and MS Purview.

Work with IT departments on securely managing data in MS Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, UKG, SolarWinds and other enterprise SAAS application.

Work with IT departments to move, transform and model our data to be consumed by AI.

Participate fully in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work practices and procedures and staying focused on continuous improvement. In addition, ensuring all Accident Prevention Program (APP’s) training, all Code of Business Conduct (CoBC) training, and all other Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training are completed on time.

Perform timely completion of all administrative tasks including, but not limited to time reporting, expense reporting and submission of corporate card statements, as applicable.

Knowledge And Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, security apps development, network and security, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of different network communication protocols (TCP, UDP etc.).

Understanding of privacy regulations such as PIPEDA and GDPR.

Strong understanding of data mining and visualization.

Familiarity with artificial intelligence algorithms and approaches

Experience with the implementation of data governance strategies, data security and / or audit controls including data classification auditing, data privacy testing, and system implementations.

Excellent attention to detail, and observational skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to facilitate cross-functional team meetings to discuss and resolve data privacy challenges

Good leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, and challenge the status quo.

Knowledge of the elements of a health & safety program will be considered an asset.

Knowledge in MS Purview and MS Defender an asset

Knowledge in Azure and MS Fabric and MS SQL an asset

What We Offer You

• Team Incentive Bonus
• Paid Vacation with a Vacation Travel Allowance
• Work-Life Balance
• Community Involvement

Closing

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Posting will remain active until the position is filled.

As a safety conscious COR Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program. We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.