Cybersecurity Threat Analyst (IT Specialist I-IV)

Énergie NB Power; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional energy provider in New Brunswick seeks a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to assess threats, maintain defense strategies, and enhance threat hunting maturity. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in threat intelligence. Benefits include health plans, pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Health & Dental plans

Health Spending Account

New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan

Employee Family Assistance Program

Various leave options

Career development opportunities

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field.
• Strong familiarity with threat intelligence analysis.
• Experience in active and passive defense tactics.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on technical threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and deploy tools for threat detection.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.

Job description

Cybersecurity Threat Analyst (IT Specialist I-IV)

One (1) Regular position

Location flexible within New Brunswick, Canada

Competition # E21994-2025

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 Cybersecurity team, the Cybersecurity Threat Analyst (IT Specialist I-IV) is responsible for assessing threats to NB Power, maintaining awareness of the attack surface, advising and reporting on threats, and supporting in the development and implementation of proactive defence strategies. This key advisory role within the Cybersecurity team is responsible for improving threat hunting maturity, developing relevant controls, and contributing to internal and external compliance activities.

Key functions include:

• Identify, investigate, assess, and report on technical threats and vulnerabilities to safeguard critical systems and networks. This includes such things as conducting risk and threat intelligence analysis, constructing and examining various reports, performance assessments, and investigations. Develop dashboards and metrics for cyber threat intelligence operations and quality of service.
• Develop, test, and deploy technical tools within an active defence framework to detect threats and protect organizational information and systems at risk. Compose tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence mechanics and scenarios, and support the development and operational implementation of cybersecurity measures, utilizing data from various cybersecurity sources to determine the most effective methods for reducing the risk of threats.
• Develop procedures to improve threat hunting maturity and present recommendations to team management and operations teams.
• Stay current with emerging and potential industry threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal teams to share threat intelligence to strengthen collective defence.

Our ideal teammate will have :

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Advanced Systems Management, Information Systems Security or Internetworking. Those with a Diploma will require an additional two years of related experience.
• Certifications in any of the following would be considered an asset: threat hunting, digital forensics, security operations, offensive or defensive security, malware analysis, threat detection and mitigation.
• One year of experience in threat intelligence analysis with demonstrated experience in at least two of the following.
• Active and passive defence tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)Attack maps (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain)
• Cybercriminal psychology
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Exploit analysis
• Exploit developmentOpen-Source Intelligence (OSINT) / Dark Web investigation
• Penetration testing
• Reverse engineering / malware analysis
• Threat hunting
• Threat management

An equivalent combination of training, certifications and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Name Check.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 37Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitivewages

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 if 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.

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

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Holly Tissington at [e-mail].

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, October 1, 2025

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