Information Security Analyst

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20038

Information Security Analyst
Corporate Services
Information Technology
55 York Blvd., 6th Floor

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 5
- SALARY/HOUR: $44.762 - $52.350 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH:
Job Description ID #: 7558

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Information Security Specialist is responsible to manage, prioritize and organize workflow by leading a team while providing guidance and mentorship on tasks and projects.

The Information Security Specialist participates in large, complex projects with business and technology teams to deliver solutions aligned to changing business needs and strategies while considering existing technologies, security trends and tools, security architectures and changes in the IT landscape in order to provide current, relevant advice and guidance to the IS and business divisions of the City.

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides planning, input, technical direction and consultation for development and implementation of security policies and procedures, including information security compliance with legislations and industry standards.

Acts as a technical lead to define and develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures in collaboration with Infrastructure and Operations staff and the Manager, IT Security.

Defines and implements processes and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information and/or network security standards.

Responsible to enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviewing security violation reports and investigating possible security exceptions, updates, maintains and documents security controls.

Oversees the configuration and maintenance of anti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other network security measures in collaboration with Infrastructure and Operations staff.

Acts as lead to educate IT and the business on security policies and provides consultation / advice on security issues regarding custom developed and packaged/managed systems.

Responsible to develop documentation and provides on-the-job training and coaching to IT staff for security and technology topics.

Acts as a technical lead and assists in the development, configuration, installation and troubleshooting of network systems (including wireless) to ensure security standards are met. The converged voice and data network includes servers, switches, routers and other computing network devices.

Represents the security needs of the City and its partner organizations by providing expertise and assistance in all IT projects with regard to security issues. Reviews system designs and architecture for potential risk areas and non-compliance and recommends methods to address security gaps.

Continually researches and maintains a current knowledge on the trends in software viruses and other attack/malware. Prepare communications and instructions to the City’s user community on new security and virus threats including procedures for handling if infected.

Maintains a current knowledge and awareness of data and information privacy laws and regulations; monitors the City’s compliance and recommends corrective action for non-compliance in collaboration with the City’s business divisions.

Coordinates and performs periodic security assessments on all systems and networks as well reviewing all networking initiatives for security compliance. Analyzes results and provides recommendations to correct.

May be assigned to an initiative or project requiring the individual to take direction from other IT Unit Manager and/or Project Manager.

May be required to provide on call support to users.

May be required to work extended hours to complete system maintenance

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safe