Information Security Specialist

5 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) team, the Information Security Consultant plays a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our organization's infrastructure and data. Reporting to the Manager, Information Security, this position is responsible for designing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and protecting CIHI's security infrastructure, including cloud environments, firewalls, and security information and event management solutions (SIEM).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, design, and implementation of CIHI's security environment, ensuring compliance with industry, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
  • Oversee the secure deployment of cloud services provided by AWS, Azure, and other vendors, incorporating comprehensive security controls and monitoring solutions.
  • Design, configure, and manage security controls and policies in AWS and Microsoft Azure, ensuring robust protection for cloud-based infrastructure and applications.
  • Upgrade, configure, and maintain current security systems and their corresponding software, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, web gateways, VPN solutions, cryptography systems, and endpoint security software.
  • Plan and lead IT security projects for deployment, integration, and configuration of new security solutions and/or enhancements to existing solutions in accordance with CIHI processes and industry standards and best practices.
  • Participate and respond to security incidents as per CIHI's security incident protocols and lead the creation of incident playbooks and incident response tabletop exercises.
  • Monitor and assess risk, resolve security incidents (breaches, vulnerabilities, malware), and provide recommendations for improvements to existing configuration/enhancements or new security solutions for cloud and on-premises architecture to improve overall enterprise security.
  • Remain current on evolving security threats and proactively implement mitigation solutions.
  • Lead periodic vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and internal audits to ensure staff preparedness and infrastructure compliance with various regulatory requirements.
  • Provide consulting, advice, and support on CIHI's Security systems and architecture and industry best practices.
  • Define evaluation benchmarks to appraise, test, and select new security software and hardware technologies.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of CIHI's IT security policies and procedures.
  • Lead the development of training material to facilitate information security awareness within the organization.
  • Liaise with members of the Privacy and Legal team and program areas as appropriate.
  • Provide guidance and instruction to junior team members.
  • Provide on-call support on a rotational basis.
Requirements
  • Graduate of a recognized university/college computer science program or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years' experience as a security administrator with at least 2 years as cloud security administrator.
  • AWS Certified Security Specialist/Palo Alto PCNSE certification or equivalent security certification.
  • Expertise in the design of networks, IP addressing, and IP protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, TLS, SSH, 802.1X, and IPsec.
  • Proficient in designing and managing enterprise security solutions such as firewall HA clusters, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM solutions, web gateways, web application firewalls, cloud security posture management solutions, multi-factor VPN authentication, and application sandboxing.
  • Experience in security for various cloud service models like IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, for cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure, including the implementation of security best practices and compliance.
  • Proven ability to design, configure, and manage security controls and policies in AWS and MS Azure.
  • Experience in creating alerts, reports, and dashboards using SIEM solutions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of forensic tools (Wireshark), techniques, and methodology.
  • Expert understanding of security in the following OS platforms and technologies: MS Windows, Linux, virtualization, containerization, mobile devices, and cloud services.
  • Proficient understanding of tiered web applications and its working in a Windows/Linux environment using Apache/IIS web servers and MS SQL/Oracle/MySQL databases.
  • Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity framework and ISO 27001:2022.
  • Ability to conduct research into security issues and products, as required.
  • Strong interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Lifting of moderately heavy objects, such as servers and network appliances.
  • Flexibility to work outside standard hours to maintain systems and participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
  • Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

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