Senior Specialist, Cyber Security

Elk Valley Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steelmaking coal production seeks a Senior Specialist in Cyber Security in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves maintaining cybersecurity health, ensuring compliance, and leading incident responses to secure digital assets. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a senior cyber security or similar role.
• Exceptional knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for security incidents and anomalies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Lead incident response management and the CSIRT team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

SentinelOne

VectraAI

Palo Alto

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: July 17, 2025

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, the Senior Specialist, Cyber Security is responsible for maintaining the cyber security health of Elk Valley Resources. This role involves ensuring compliance with security standards, monitoring and analyzing security toolsets, leading a small, cyber event driven CSIRT team and responding to all security incidents, and implementing measures to prevent future attacks. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate with a larger Glencore Global CDC team to maintain robust security protocols and safeguard EVR’s digital assets.

To be successful, we are looking for a leader with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, who can build and maintain positive relationships with partners across all levels of our organization. We require someone who has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Join us in the breathtaking Calgary, Alberta of Vancouver, British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
  
  
  
  
  

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate with the Cyber Defense Center (CDC) to ensure EVR achieves full compliance with the larger organizational security standards
• Monitor network traffic for security incidents and anomalies
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Take charge of incident response management, lead a dynamic, ad-hoc CSIRT team to effectively investigate and resolve security breaches
• Develop, maintain, and implement security policies, protocols, and incident response procedures and playbooks
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated security approach
• Maintain and update security systems and tools
• Provide training and support to staff on security awareness and run regular phishing campaigns
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents and measures to senior management
• Provide security architectural guidance and decisions
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a senior cyber security or similar role
• Exceptional knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, principles, practices, and technologies
• Proficiency in security detect & respond platforms (EDR > SentinelOne, MDE, MDI and NDR > VectraAI, Nozomi, Palo Alto)
• Experience with automating incident response tasks and processes
• Experience with Incident Response, Incident Response Management, CIRP and Playbook management
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GCIH) are assets
  
  
  
  
  

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.