Information Security Officer - Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

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Government of Alberta is the governing body responsible for the administration and execution of laws, policies, and services within the province of Alberta, Canada. It provides essential services to its citizens, including healthcare, education, agriculture support, public safety, and emergency preparedness. The government also initiates various programs to enhance economic development, support families, and protect the environment, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents in Alberta.

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Founded 1905

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📋 Description

• Join Our Team as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst in Cybersecurity! • Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment? • Do you excel at problem-solving and uncovering patterns from diverse intelligence sources? • Are you passionate about staying ahead of cyber threats and providing valuable insights into risks and vulnerabilities? • Overall, as the Information Security Officer 2 – Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you are tasked with the protection of the GoA's information assets from a confidentiality, integrity, and availability perspective. • You will support the GoA's Information Security Management Directives (ISMDs) and contribute to the safe operation of the GoA's computing environment. • As part of our growing GoA threat intelligence practice, you will collect and analyze threat intelligence information from various data sources, track emerging cyber threats, and provide actionable information to guide operations and make insightful decisions.

🎯 Requirements

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, supplemented by at least two (2) years of related experience. • Related experience may include experience in an information technology or related role with an emphasis in threat intelligence, threat hunting, vulnerability management, security risk management, or security operation centre. • Equivalencies: A related two-year diploma in a related field from a recognized postsecondary institution and four (4) years related experience; or A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and five (5) years related experience. • Assets: Experience conducting research using open sources. • Knowledge of network protocols and how adversaries utilize them to facilitate intrusions. • Experience attributing malicious activity to known threat actors and uncovering their motivations, affiliations, and any further context. • Proficient in one or more programming language (e.g., Python, C, C++), and one or more query language (e.g., KQL, SQL). • Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with large amounts of information in a limited time. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences – both technical and non-technical – in a clear and concise manner. • Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI and the Azure suite of products, including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender. • Possession of a cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent.

🏖️ Benefits

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. • Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement. • Leadership and mentorship programs.