AddressDEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
(Pay Band 5)
OPEN COMPETITION
CENTRAL OFFICE - FREDERICTON
The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the Digital Transformation team as a Departmental Information Security Officer in its Central Office in Fredericton.
As a member of the Digital Transformation team, the responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
- Develop/implement/monitor Departmental Security policies, standards, and procedures;
- Manage the Department's Security Incident process;
- Ensure compliance with the Government Information Systems Security Policy; Conduct annual Departmental Security Health Checks;
- Conduct Threat Risk Assessments on new and existing information systems;
- Participate in Privacy and Business Impact Assessments on new and existing information systems;
- Represent the Department on various committees and working groups, including the Departmental Information Security Officers working group; and
- Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in Information Technology or a related field and a minimum of six (6) years related experience; OR a two (2) year diploma in Information Technology or a related field and eight (8) years related experience. A working knowledge of information systems security and the ability to apply this knowledge is required. Candidate must be eligible to obtain Canadian Federal Secret Level 2 Clearance.
Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please indicate your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in the following asset qualification:
- Certification(s) in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL);
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); and/or
- Certifications in Technology and/or Security (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco).
Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualificationsin addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Work outside normal business hours and travel throughout the province may be required.
In order to be appointed, candidate must be willing to obtain Canadian Federal Secret Level 2 Clearance.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:
- Results Orientation;
- Effective Interactive Communication;
- Relationship/Network Building;
- Strategic Thinking; and
- Information Seeking.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
- Knowledge of Information Systems Security;
- Knowledge of Auditing (for example: Information Systems Security Processes and Controls);
- Knowledge of Research Methodologies; Principles, and Practices;
- Written Communication; and
- Presentation Skills.
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Salary: $61,828 to $86, 372 per annum
We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by December 25, 2023 indicating competition number: R76-2023-24-106. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Social Development
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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