Senior Security Analyst

Senior Security Analyst

Head Office (Surrey), BC, 9850 King George Blvd #1500, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Req #2592 Thursday, March 14, 2024

We're searching for a Senior Security Analyst. Are you searching for new possibilities?

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment.

As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

Discover what's possible, with Westland.

As a Senior Security Analyst, you will support the Director, Information Security with ensuring the security of our organization's information systems and data.

You will be required to effectively translate our security objectives and risk management strategies into security processes enabled by technologies and services.

You will also support operation of the security systems and risk management processes that are in place, as well as providing support for the triage, investigation, and remediation of information security incidents.

Expected Compensation : The expected hiring range for this role is $91,200 - $114,000, with a 35-hour work week. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity.

Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers.

Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training / development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland :

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• Total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Commemorative Days to celebrate days important to you
• Amplifying Communities Program to support causes that matter most to our employees

Why we'll love You :

• You have strong technical knowledge of both Windows on-premises and Azure cloud environments backed by a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience working in an IT Infrastructure or Information Security role
• You are experienced in the use of application and infrastructure security solutions such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, Managed Detection and Response platforms (MDR) and Identity and Access Management systems to identify and investigate threats and respond to incidents
• You have an excellent knowledge of information security standards / practices (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800 : 53, CIS, OWASP, PCI DSS, etc.

and aspects related to data protection

• You understand development methodologies relative to secure code creation, and how to protect and defend against threats to web applications
• You have experience with secure design and project risk assessments for cloud and on-prem environments including SaaS solutions
• You are experienced in providing security recommendations by assessing and analyzing application security testing outcomes
• You are highly organized; you have no issues managing your time and prioritizing tasks according to importance
• You have solid communication skills and are able to liaise between technical and non-technical audiences
• You possess an information security-related certification from a recognized issuing body (CEH, CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Once here, you'll :

• Participate in the creation of enterprise security documentation (policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures)
• Support validation of security controls through participation, planning and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential risks to the organization's information assets; develop and implement security strategies to mitigate identified risks
• Configure, utilize and manage security tools such as firewalls, MDR and SIEM platforms; analyze security data and trends to identify and understand potential threats
• Develop and implement incident response plans to minimize the impact of security incidents
• Respond to security incidents, investigating and mitigating security breaches including outside of standard business hours when required
• Design, implement, and maintain a security architecture process that allow Westland to easily integrate and safeguard new assets while aligning with business technology strategy
• Be a member of a high performing team, collaborating closely with IT infrastructure, service desk and project teams in order to implement and maintain security measures·

Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong hereWe strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people.

Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment.

You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation. At Westland, you will feel the power of community.

Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves.

Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected]

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