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This may take the form of engaging with various stakeholders and application owners and work through the tasks required to ensure that access to an application in the scope is only limited to relevant users.\n\nPrepare and provide written and verbal recommendations for assessing information technology risks and compliance across a wide array of technologies, advising the Manager, Information Security of mitigations and solutions recommended.\n\nStay current on the latest cyber threats, malware and attack methods to anticipate and defend against them.\n\nBe a champion for cybersecurity awareness by contributing to the following security goals for Banff Centre:\nHelp to design and deliver cybersecurity awareness training that is designed to help protect employees and stakeholders from identity theft, fraud and reputational harm;\n\nContribute to overall security goals designed to protect Banff Centre’s operational infrastructure including computers, servers, network, building management systems,\n\nHelp to design and deliver cybersecurity awareness training.\n\nRecommend to the Manager, Information Security, additional security solutions or enhancements to improve overall enterprise security, to reduce identified risks based on their impact and likelihood of occurrence,\n\nContribute to and maintain security documentation and the supporting knowledge base.\n\nConduct risk and vulnerability assessments and analysis using industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSFT) and CIS controls for new projects, applications, and 3rd party vendors.\n\nAssist in internal and external security audits and risk assessments, ensuring evidence collection and control verification.\n\nQualifications and Educational Requirements\nMinimum 5 years’ Information Technology experience in a mid-to-large company, including at least one to two years with some experience in cyber security.\n\nKnowledge specific to the academic sector would be an asset.\n\nPossessing or working toward a post-secondary education in Information Technology or with certifications in cyber security.\n\nSome experience in identifying, analyzing, containing and documenting security incidents.\n\nGood knowledge of server and workstation operating systems.\n\nKnowledge of general networking concepts, technologies and tools.\n\nProficient understanding of core Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Defender, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, and DHCP.\n\nPractical understanding of patch and vulnerability management.\n\nDesign, implement and enforce Role-Based Access Control policies and maintain Identity and Access Management(IAM) controls across enterprise systems and cloud platforms.\n\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.\n\nWorking knowledge of OWASP & NIST CyberSecurity Framework.\n\nStrong team player.\n\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to meet multiple demands and deadlines in high-pressure environments.\n\nHigh level of professionalism and ethics.\n\nAbility to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities.\n\nEnthusiastic about learning new security tools and technologies and stay current with cybersecurity trends and certifications.\n\nEmployment Terms and Benefits\nIn accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6 month probation period.\n\nThe annual salary for this position is between $72,654.40 and $85,196.80, depending on experience, based on working 40 hours per week.\n\nThe successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and will be eligible to participate in our defined benefit pension plan.\n\nBenefits of working at Banff Centre are:\nTransitional staff housing options (based on availability)\n\nProfessional development\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nHybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)\n\nHealth care spending account\n\nStaff cafeteria and restaurant discounts\n\nOnsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!\n\nApplication Process\nWe are accepting applications for the Information Security Analyst position until a suitable candidate is found.\n\nCandidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.\n\nVisa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. 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