Cyber Security Analyst 1

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Ottawa is seeking a front line security analyst to monitor security alerts and engage in threat hunting activities. Ideal candidates will have a background in cybersecurity and relevant security certifications. Responsibilities include investigating security incidents and maintaining procedural documentation. The role emphasizes a commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment with competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Health and Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Completion of College diploma, Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Passionate about Cybersecurity and desire to expand your knowledge.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts for potential malicious activity.
• Engage in threat hunting activities.
• Report and investigate potential security incidents.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of Cybersecurity Incident response

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

College diploma or Undergraduate degree

Security Certifications (Security+, CYSA+)

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Office 365 Security

TheHive

ELK stack

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hours shift.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

What You Will Do

As a front line security analyst working in the Security Operations Centre (SOC) of The Ottawa Hospital you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring security alerts for potential malicious activity detected by security systems such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, Log Monitoring and SIEM;
• Engaging in threat hunting activities;
• Determining and classifying the severity of alerts and assessing potential impacts;
• Reporting and investigating potential security incidents;
• Contacting affected users to remediate and provide guidance on security incidents;
• Creating and maintaining procedure and knowledge articles.
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Completion of College diploma, Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field;
• Security Certifications (Security+, CYSA+) or related experience.
• Excellent customer service skills including patience and diplomacy;
• Understanding of Cybersecurity Incident response and concepts;
• Passionate about Cybersecurity and desire to expand your knowledge;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision;
• Eligible to work in Canada.
  
  
  

You will stand out with:

• One (1) year of experience working in a computer technical environment;
• One (1) year of experience in cyber security incident response;
• Experience with ServiceNow, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Office 365 Security, and TheHive
• Experience using SIEM technologies such as ELK stack;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.