Cybersecurity Analyst

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta's interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta's competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

We are looking for two (2) Cybersecurity Analysts to join our team, with a focus on the tactical and operational aspects of Cybersecurity to ensure industry best practices are implemented & executed and that compliance regulations are met. This includes protecting all AESO Assets from physical and cyber threats, responding to potential cyber incidents and performing investigations. The Cybersecurity team monitors IT operations, rotates through an on-call schedule to immediately respond to cyber events, and reviews various alert and threat feeds to take proactive action. In this position, you will also help support self-certification and audits through evidence gathering and providing security advice on compliance status for applicable Alberta Reliability Standards CIP requirements. You will conduct security investigations, manage a variety of security tools and are strongly engaged with project teams to identify security requirements. Teamwork, collaboration & a willingness to learn at a rapid pace are essential for you to succeed.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

• You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.

• You like working in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere -our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

• You are an enthusiastic self-starter, a creative thinker with an appetite for continuous learning.

Signs you will enjoy this role:

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment. You can see problems from both sides and are looking to lead and support security activities. You are a natural investigator.

• You have excellent written and spoken communication skills. Writing reports is not something you shy away from.

• You have strength in analytics. This is a skill that comes naturally to you.

• You have a strong attention to detail with a high degree of organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex and demanding organization.

• You enjoy researching new trends and concepts along with having a knack for suggesting and implementing better or more efficient ways to work.

You have:

• Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in an IT discipline, with a minimum 2 years of Cybersecurity experience.

• Must have completed, or working towards SSCP or similar intermediate cyber security certification.

• Nice to have: CISSP, GCIH, GMON, CISA, CISM, CRSIC, CEH or other Security related certifications.

Application deadline: Jan 23, 2024

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