It Student – Cyber Security (Contract)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Orillia has an exciting opportunity for an Information Technology (IT) Student who will work directly with the Manager of Information Technology in the Business Development, Tourism, Modernization Division of the Corporate Services Department for approximately four months.

DUTIES

• Track IT Security Program deliverables by accessing Phishing results, Patching reports, Microsoft Updates, publish vulnerabilities etc. Determine risk and actions to be taken.
• Track progress against the NIST assessment performed by a third party including making recommendations on actions or automation which would address risks.
• Update, implement, and maintain IT Security documents (plans, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and baselines including the IT Business Resumption Plan).
• Review IT Security recommendations made by third parties including MISA (Municipal Information Systems Association), the Federal Government, Cyber Insurance providers, Audit, and other external vendors. Monitor progress against improvement and action plans.
• Research, recommend and document technical actions required to address security readiness requirements including technical fixes, security patches, backups, and modern technology implementation.
• Liaise with vendors, and other technology experts in a wide gamut of areas including Disaster recovery, Networking, Cloud technology, IT Security, Business Resumption, Disaster Recovery, SIEM and IT procedures to develop and make recommendations and track IT Security improvements.
• Write briefs, prepare business cases, and perform presentations to the Senior Management team regarding recommendations on IT security, products, and approaches.
• Work as a member of the IT team to provide technical support to the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a university program with in one or more of the following fields of study: Computer Science, Information Management, Information Science, Computer Engineering Technology preferably with an IT Security or Cyber Security major.
• Knowledge of research and forecasting techniques.
• Exceptional attention to detail, writing, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 Products including MS Excel, and MS Word is required. Knowledge of MS SharePoint, MS Teams PowerPoint is an asset.
• Familiarity with Cloud Based Software and Solutions.
• Must possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
• A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required, at the incumbent’s expense, prior to the employment start date.

Candidates will be screened for eligibility pertaining to requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program. In accordance with the CSJ Program, interested applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the beginning of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada. Please indicate in your cover letter if you meet these qualifications.

Compensation for this position is $19.03 per hour for up to 35 hours per week, with flexibility based on the successful candidate’s availability during the contract period of approximately May to August. This position provides the successful candidate with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by May 26, 2024 at noon.

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Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5