Security Administrator

Security Administrator Requisition #2416127 Job LocationCanada-British Columbia-Burnaby Job StreamInformation Technology Job TypeContract, Full-Time Contract Duration16 Months Salary/Rate$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year Number of Positions1 Start Date of Employment ASAP Posting Date22-Apr-2024 Travel RequiredNot Required Educational RequirementsBachelors Degree Languages RequiredEnglish Job Description About Pacific Blue Cross Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans. We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us. Perks Work-life balance with flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance with these benefit premiums 100% paid by PBC.Education allowance to expand your knowledge and develop your skills.Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program! About the Position We are searching for a temporary (up to 16 months) Security Administrator to join our Information and Technology Services team.PBCs compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000 per year; the base pay offered is based on market and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience. If you’re looking to ensure the safety of information systems assets, we want to hear from you. This is a great career opportunity with a local not-for-profit health insurance provider where you would work to secure the information systems and work on security policies, procedures, and technical controls. Your skills in being able to protect against security threats and to minimize risks to information assets will help Pacific Blue Cross provide sustainable healthcare. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community. This role is currently working from home 2 days a week and 3 days a week at our head office in Burnaby, BC after an initial month of daily training in our Burnaby office. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role. Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact The Security Administrator would be responsible for ensuring the safety of information assets by administering, evaluating, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and technical controls. This role protects against security threats and minimizes risks to the information assets. As Security Administrator, this role monitors SIEM, Cloud Security Logs, Web filtering, Anti-malware, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, WiFi Detection, Vulnerability Scanning equipment and investigates resulting alarms. In this role you would configure policies on the SIEM. This role performs audits and documents security assessments (STRA) against information from security best standards and provides recommendations and solutions. You would assist in the creation and ensure the adherence of security policies, standards and departmental procedures. This role maintains documentation on all application administration practices and procedures to evaluate, configure, and support information security managed tools and solutions. The Security Administrator coordinates and participates in incident handling efforts and investigation. In this role you would assist internal staff and teams with assessing and defining security requirements for technology projects. You would monitor new and emerging threats. This role would conduct training on cybersecurity readiness. Key Experiences You Bring To This Role Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.3 – 5 years of related experience in information security including experience with: -SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies -Web content filtering -Mobile Device Management -Anti-malware protection -Vulnerability assessment tools -OWASP top 10 Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.Understanding of security and risk related to information systems.This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload, and projects.Detail oriented and effective troubleshooting skills.